| 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 | $161.73 | 6.329% | $171.9659 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.74 | 5.868% | $72.7737 | $72.77 | $72.75 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.84 | 13.214% | $227.379 | $227.38 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.92 | 7.355% | $8.5025 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.80 | 13.233% | $277.1944 | $277.19 | $277.20 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.62 | 7.816% | $80.4523 | $80.45 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.27 | 7.113% | $179.1679 | $179.17 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.92 | $1,017.4357 | $1,017.43 | $1,017.40 | $1,017.60 | |