| 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 | $167.87 | 5.412% | $176.9551 | $176.96 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.35 | 9.588% | $95.7251 | $95.73 | $95.75 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.43 | 3.730% | $150.8545 | $150.85 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.69 | 12.292% | $27.7249 | $27.72 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.40 | 9.807% | $271.6625 | $271.66 | $271.65 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.45 | 11.455% | $20.5634 | $20.56 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.91 | 11.666% | $36.7493 | $36.75 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.10 | $780.2348 | $780.23 | $780.20 | $780.30 | |