| 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 | $171.26 | 4.508% | $178.9804 | $178.98 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.80 | 13.582% | $31.5758 | $31.58 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.46 | 5.668% | $169.5549 | $169.55 | $169.55 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.47 | 11.401% | $158.713 | $158.71 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.28 | 12.233% | $168.6638 | $168.66 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.98 | 6.758% | $58.6955 | $58.70 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.74 | 13.220% | $23.4818 | $23.48 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.99 | $789.6652 | $789.66 | $789.70 | $789.80 | |