| 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 | $166.79 | 6.699% | $177.9633 | $177.96 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.34 | 7.552% | $87.4828 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.25 | 12.561% | $63.3156 | $63.32 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.65 | 4.325% | $221.8471 | $221.85 | $221.85 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.65 | 8.511% | $24.5777 | $24.58 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.66 | 12.200% | $119.6725 | $119.67 | $119.65 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.61 | 5.343% | $150.2297 | $150.23 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.95 | $845.0887 | $845.09 | $845.10 | $845.10 | |