| 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 | $171.97 | 3.361% | $177.7499 | $177.75 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.90 | 6.616% | $57.466 | $57.47 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.55 | 11.321% | $20.65 | $20.65 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.61 | 4.483% | $14.2201 | $14.22 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.54 | 4.176% | $241.2091 | $241.21 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.45 | 7.844% | $39.3091 | $39.31 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.65 | 4.313% | $117.5086 | $117.51 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.67 | $668.1128 | $668.12 | $668.05 | $668.10 | |