| 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 | $170.58 | 3.781% | $177.0296 | $177.03 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.59 | 7.690% | $246.1686 | $246.17 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.48 | 4.177% | $177.6009 | $177.60 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.48 | 5.186% | $202.462 | $202.46 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.83 | 12.721% | $175.6531 | $175.65 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.91 | 13.646% | $14.6717 | $14.67 | $14.65 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.70 | 3.460% | $55.558 | $55.56 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.57 | $1,049.1439 | $1,049.14 | $1,049.10 | $1,049.30 | |