| 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 | $171.64 | 3.700% | $177.9907 | $177.99 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.44 | 7.489% | $127.31 | $127.31 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.83 | 13.197% | $24.7109 | $24.71 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.77 | 9.107% | $25.9347 | $25.93 | $25.95 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.91 | 7.572% | $123.611 | $123.61 | $123.60 | $123.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.73 | 8.458% | $76.7123 | $76.71 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.26 | 3.153% | $21.9303 | $21.93 | $21.95 | $21.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.58 | $578.1999 | $578.19 | $578.20 | $578.10 | |