| 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 | $157.53 | 9.812% | $172.9868 | $172.99 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.70 | 12.606% | $138.1676 | $138.17 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.93 | 7.866% | $197.3193 | $197.32 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.72 | 4.316% | $177.0451 | $177.05 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.40 | 3.745% | $149.8078 | $149.81 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.48 | 12.593% | $177.3115 | $177.31 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.71 | 5.579% | $159.1181 | $159.12 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.47 | $1,171.7562 | $1,171.77 | $1,171.70 | $1,171.70 | |