| 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 | $171.89 | 3.443% | $177.8082 | $177.81 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.49 | 7.831% | $129.9256 | $129.93 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.76 | 4.524% | $119.9517 | $119.95 | $119.95 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.26 | 8.751% | $171.0218 | $171.02 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.71 | 12.459% | $225.7165 | $225.72 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.99 | 5.482% | $91.7588 | $91.76 | $91.75 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.83 | 3.790% | $85.9693 | $85.97 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.93 | $1,002.1519 | $1,002.16 | $1,002.10 | $1,002.20 | |