| 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 | $169.74 | 5.446% | $178.984 | $178.98 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.98 | 8.281% | $17.3033 | $17.30 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.41 | 11.333% | $39.423 | $39.42 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.94 | 13.752% | $34.0573 | $34.06 | $34.05 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.36 | 10.497% | $131.8892 | $131.89 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.62 | 9.441% | $238.1655 | $238.17 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.83 | 9.699% | $94.1547 | $94.15 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.88 | $733.9770 | $733.97 | $733.95 | $734.10 | |