| 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 | $171.44 | 3.726% | $177.8279 | $177.83 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.54 | 3.244% | $148.1964 | $148.20 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.95 | 11.172% | $167.8141 | $167.81 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.66 | 7.474% | $137.2013 | $137.20 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.79 | 12.764% | $186.9514 | $186.95 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.55 | 8.250% | $104.5154 | $104.52 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.72 | 6.322% | $41.1679 | $41.17 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.65 | $963.6744 | $963.68 | $963.65 | $963.70 | |