| 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 | $171.67 | 3.126% | $177.0364 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.27 | 4.870% | $255.1172 | $255.12 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.42 | 7.809% | $172.9472 | $172.95 | $172.95 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.68 | 11.470% | $118.9162 | $118.92 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.43 | 5.435% | $58.4426 | $58.44 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.45 | 10.210% | $130.5437 | $130.54 | $130.55 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.52 | 6.171% | $263.8562 | $263.86 | $263.85 | $263.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.44 | $1,176.8595 | $1,176.87 | $1,176.85 | $1,176.70 | |