| 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 | $168.29 | 6.361% | $178.9949 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.78 | 3.730% | $178.1874 | $178.19 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.45 | 12.870% | $156.2685 | $156.27 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.72 | 4.494% | $221.2347 | $221.23 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.88 | 6.542% | $8.3955 | $8.40 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.29 | 8.499% | $116.4086 | $116.41 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.77 | 8.439% | $270.8481 | $270.85 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.18 | $1,130.3377 | $1,130.34 | $1,130.35 | $1,130.30 | |