| 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 | $170.65 | 3.692% | $176.9504 | $176.95 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.52 | 6.512% | $44.2238 | $44.22 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.65 | 3.867% | $217.7572 | $217.76 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.75 | 13.126% | $106.0556 | $106.06 | $106.05 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.62 | 9.519% | $41.201 | $41.20 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.85 | 13.240% | $236.5017 | $236.50 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.81 | 13.455% | $180.1779 | $180.18 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.85 | $1,002.8676 | $1,002.87 | $1,002.85 | $1,003.00 | |