| 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 | $171.60 | 3.304% | $177.2697 | $177.27 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.61 | 10.179% | $18.3007 | $18.30 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.43 | 11.673% | $97.6357 | $97.64 | $97.65 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.63 | 5.107% | $144.6588 | $144.66 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.38 | 12.143% | $150.6978 | $150.70 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.73 | 13.592% | $16.7321 | $16.73 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.62 | 9.232% | $142.6788 | $142.68 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.00 | $747.9736 | $747.98 | $748.00 | $748.00 | |