| 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 | $162.99 | 8.590% | $176.9908 | $176.99 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.77 | 13.166% | $114.0374 | $114.04 | $114.05 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.25 | 4.104% | $36.6967 | $36.70 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.72 | 12.649% | $223.8561 | $223.86 | $223.85 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.33 | 3.229% | $22.0187 | $22.02 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.79 | 6.715% | $79.8121 | $79.81 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.96 | 8.763% | $166.3639 | $166.36 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.81 | $819.7757 | $819.78 | $819.75 | $819.80 | |