| 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 | $166.43 | 7.544% | $178.9855 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.69 | 3.753% | $209.2594 | $209.26 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.93 | 4.315% | $135.5365 | $135.54 | $135.55 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.94 | 11.331% | $274.9208 | $274.92 | $274.90 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.97 | 9.703% | $100.8938 | $100.89 | $100.90 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.58 | 10.334% | $236.7547 | $236.75 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.87 | 6.607% | $87.2792 | $87.28 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.41 | $1,223.6299 | $1,223.63 | $1,223.65 | $1,223.70 | |