| 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 | $166.52 | 6.286% | $176.9874 | $176.99 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.58 | 13.677% | $145.0291 | $145.03 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.90 | 12.790% | $252.5368 | $252.54 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.95 | 8.297% | $103.911 | $103.91 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.36 | 10.552% | $204.9192 | $204.92 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.74 | 8.500% | $85.4329 | $85.43 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.60 | 9.272% | $249.7958 | $249.80 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.65 | $1,218.6122 | $1,218.62 | $1,218.65 | $1,218.50 | |