| 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 | $170.51 | 4.387% | $177.9903 | $177.99 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.99 | 13.848% | $216.2998 | $216.30 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.27 | 8.338% | $82.6294 | $82.63 | $82.65 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.85 | 12.199% | $245.5475 | $245.55 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.65 | 7.873% | $60.0313 | $60.03 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.58 | 11.544% | $229.3122 | $229.31 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.49 | 3.668% | $69.9655 | $69.97 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.34 | $1,081.7760 | $1,081.78 | $1,081.80 | $1,081.70 | |