| 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 | $171.61 | 3.186% | $177.0775 | $177.08 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.54 | 6.820% | $37.9638 | $37.96 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.85 | 9.149% | $111.1683 | $111.17 | $111.15 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.79 | 4.269% | $52.9582 | $52.96 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.51 | 5.545% | $262.2899 | $262.29 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.28 | 6.575% | $258.2099 | $258.21 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.73 | 3.233% | $68.8874 | $68.89 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.31 | $968.5550 | $968.56 | $968.55 | $968.70 | |