| 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 | $171.77 | 3.133% | $177.1516 | $177.15 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.65 | 12.618% | $164.0281 | $164.03 | $164.05 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.87 | 3.615% | $14.3714 | $14.37 | $14.35 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.83 | 5.288% | $145.1185 | $145.12 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.84 | 8.212% | $220.5793 | $220.58 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.32 | 9.422% | $8.0097 | $8.01 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.35 | 9.719% | $271.3899 | $271.39 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.63 | $1,000.6485 | $1,000.65 | $1,000.65 | $1,000.70 | |