| 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 | $167.37 | 6.502% | $178.2524 | $178.25 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.52 | 10.669% | $262.861 | $262.86 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.86 | 12.359% | $270.6279 | $270.63 | $270.65 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.69 | 7.493% | $105.0099 | $105.01 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.67 | 9.517% | $128.8687 | $128.87 | $128.85 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.88 | 3.742% | $227.0705 | $227.07 | $227.05 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.81 | 4.192% | $7.0955 | $7.10 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.80 | $1,179.7859 | $1,179.79 | $1,179.75 | $1,179.90 | |