| 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 | $170.29 | 4.521% | $177.9888 | $177.99 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.42 | 8.722% | $271.1744 | $271.17 | $271.15 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.37 | 3.852% | $255.8602 | $255.86 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.42 | 13.255% | $147.7072 | $147.71 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.44 | 7.238% | $122.7232 | $122.72 | $122.70 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.29 | 10.252% | $106.1617 | $106.16 | $106.15 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.97 | 9.853% | $220.7716 | $220.77 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.20 | $1,302.3871 | $1,302.38 | $1,302.30 | $1,302.50 | |