| 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 | $159.99 | 6.259% | $170.0038 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.61 | 4.852% | $183.0821 | $183.08 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.83 | 12.446% | $177.4735 | $177.47 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.52 | 5.685% | $130.5421 | $130.54 | $130.55 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.99 | 5.439% | $230.9009 | $230.90 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.61 | 5.182% | $165.7774 | $165.78 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.37 | 4.569% | $118.5499 | $118.55 | $118.55 | $118.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.92 | $1,176.3297 | $1,176.32 | $1,176.35 | $1,176.30 | |