| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $169.95 | 4.138% | $176.9825 | $176.98 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.77 | 5.113% | $161.6323 | $161.63 | $161.65 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.80 | 13.415% | $149.481 | $149.48 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.42 | 10.271% | $115.145 | $115.15 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.37 | 13.138% | $253.8477 | $253.85 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.29 | 6.549% | $54.649 | $54.65 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.64 | 12.709% | $156.2598 | $156.26 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.24 | $1,067.9973 | $1,068.00 | $1,068.05 | $1,067.90 | |