| 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 | $166.96 | 6.163% | $177.2497 | $177.25 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.40 | 5.433% | $17.291 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.68 | 7.833% | $144.1512 | $144.15 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.96 | 12.842% | $273.0325 | $273.03 | $273.05 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.27 | 12.825% | $39.7934 | $39.79 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.90 | 12.592% | $156.3903 | $156.39 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.36 | 6.612% | $109.128 | $109.13 | $109.15 | $109.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.53 | $917.0361 | $917.03 | $917.10 | $917.00 | |