| 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 | $170.31 | 4.750% | $178.3997 | $178.40 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.71 | 7.688% | $246.2932 | $246.29 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.56 | 12.321% | $85.993 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.45 | 4.395% | $164.3699 | $164.37 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.65 | 12.109% | $190.1929 | $190.19 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.25 | 11.821% | $18.1709 | $18.17 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.44 | 3.180% | $179.9872 | $179.99 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.37 | $1,063.4068 | $1,063.40 | $1,063.40 | $1,063.50 | |