| 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 | $168.80 | 6.367% | $179.5475 | $179.55 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.78 | 6.700% | $267.5823 | $267.58 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.35 | 12.112% | $112.5044 | $112.50 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.70 | 7.379% | $38.3343 | $38.33 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.43 | 8.575% | $236.0746 | $236.07 | $236.05 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.29 | 13.197% | $185.9714 | $185.97 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.44 | 11.529% | $96.4057 | $96.41 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.79 | $1,116.4202 | $1,116.41 | $1,116.40 | $1,116.40 | |