| 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 | $170.71 | 4.849% | $178.9877 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.61 | 6.400% | $68.745 | $68.75 | $68.75 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.46 | 7.152% | $115.1455 | $115.15 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.51 | 13.616% | $58.5236 | $58.52 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.90 | 6.579% | $207.7225 | $207.72 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.96 | 5.654% | $117.2337 | $117.23 | $117.25 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.82 | 13.700% | $223.7843 | $223.78 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.97 | $970.1423 | $970.14 | $970.15 | $970.00 | |