| 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 | $171.32 | 3.392% | $177.1312 | $177.13 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.66 | 3.148% | $60.5066 | $60.51 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.56 | 8.373% | $160.9989 | $161.00 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.44 | 8.169% | $74.0309 | $74.03 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.70 | 5.313% | $262.9666 | $262.97 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.70 | 10.109% | $257.3247 | $257.32 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.72 | 10.311% | $268.85 | $268.85 | $268.85 | $268.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.10 | $1,261.8089 | $1,261.81 | $1,261.80 | $1,261.80 | |