| 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 | $171.28 | 3.791% | $177.7732 | $177.77 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.53 | 7.666% | $154.533 | $154.53 | $154.55 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.79 | 13.811% | $279.7361 | $279.74 | $279.75 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.52 | 12.770% | $177.6353 | $177.64 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.71 | 5.303% | $21.8083 | $21.81 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.60 | 7.712% | $125.5922 | $125.59 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.86 | 12.249% | $126.6842 | $126.68 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.29 | $1,063.7623 | $1,063.76 | $1,063.80 | $1,063.70 | |