| 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 | $170.99 | 4.311% | $178.3614 | $178.36 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.32 | 11.349% | $259.7995 | $259.80 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.25 | 12.451% | $128.4753 | $128.48 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.68 | 9.313% | $61.9586 | $61.96 | $61.95 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.35 | 3.545% | $216.7715 | $216.77 | $216.75 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.55 | 6.538% | $145.4776 | $145.48 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.55 | 3.565% | $87.5642 | $87.56 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.69 | $1,078.4081 | $1,078.41 | $1,078.40 | $1,078.60 | |