| 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 | $168.37 | 5.706% | $177.9772 | $177.98 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.88 | 5.177% | $235.4703 | $235.47 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.65 | 12.216% | $110.7011 | $110.70 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.42 | 13.222% | $153.3252 | $153.33 | $153.35 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.98 | 7.407% | $33.2747 | $33.27 | $33.25 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.62 | 8.428% | $21.2736 | $21.27 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.83 | 13.729% | $144.2425 | $144.24 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.75 | $876.2646 | $876.26 | $876.25 | $876.30 | |