| 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 | $170.77 | 4.813% | $178.9892 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.89 | 8.372% | $176.5272 | $176.53 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.57 | 6.431% | $159.1888 | $159.19 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.38 | 7.326% | $183.9353 | $183.94 | $183.95 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.35 | 6.366% | $256.7143 | $256.71 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.97 | 10.823% | $155.119 | $155.12 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.53 | 11.400% | $41.8084 | $41.81 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.46 | $1,152.2822 | $1,152.29 | $1,152.30 | $1,152.20 | |