| 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 | $158.69 | 12.792% | $178.9896 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.48 | 5.740% | $218.332 | $218.33 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.65 | 3.613% | $151.9485 | $151.95 | $151.95 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.71 | 11.555% | $257.3685 | $257.37 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.90 | 10.805% | $218.175 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.49 | 10.668% | $93.5034 | $93.50 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.93 | 5.203% | $99.8692 | $99.87 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.85 | $1,218.1862 | $1,218.19 | $1,218.20 | $1,218.20 | |