| 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 | $171.77 | 3.374% | $177.5655 | $177.57 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.82 | 9.599% | $26.1065 | $26.11 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.50 | 7.329% | $19.8559 | $19.86 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.60 | 8.580% | $260.1577 | $260.16 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.48 | 6.340% | $96.2164 | $96.22 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.52 | 8.574% | $209.0267 | $209.03 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.51 | 8.535% | $46.1382 | $46.14 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.20 | $835.0669 | $835.09 | $835.05 | $835.10 | |