| 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 | $171.58 | 3.173% | $177.0242 | $177.02 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.63 | 5.836% | $183.763 | $183.76 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.71 | 10.220% | $6.2936 | $6.29 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.66 | 13.398% | $205.9988 | $206.00 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.30 | 3.720% | $54.2456 | $54.25 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.67 | 3.732% | $8.9936 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.99 | 7.820% | $261.9918 | $261.99 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.54 | $898.3106 | $898.30 | $898.30 | $898.30 | |