| 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 | $163.94 | 8.551% | $177.9585 | $177.96 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.57 | 5.483% | $17.4785 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.47 | 5.813% | $74.5664 | $74.57 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.49 | 5.552% | $182.0666 | $182.07 | $182.05 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.85 | 4.343% | $165.7489 | $165.75 | $165.75 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.38 | 9.829% | $168.4557 | $168.46 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.55 | 5.209% | $149.9754 | $149.98 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.25 | $936.2500 | $936.27 | $936.25 | $936.40 | |