| 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 | $171.70 | 3.233% | $177.2511 | $177.25 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.98 | 3.205% | $26.8127 | $26.81 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.99 | 6.811% | $77.9613 | $77.96 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.47 | 7.793% | $216.0926 | $216.09 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.88 | 6.521% | $129.8278 | $129.83 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.31 | 5.386% | $87.7971 | $87.80 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.41 | 5.131% | $247.4889 | $247.49 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.74 | $963.2315 | $963.23 | $963.25 | $963.30 | |