| 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 | $172.88 | 3.534% | $178.9896 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.29 | 13.146% | $70.4786 | $70.48 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.67 | 13.619% | $64.3879 | $64.39 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.62 | 13.405% | $255.8644 | $255.86 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.31 | 4.624% | $50.5439 | $50.54 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.41 | 11.638% | $201.4061 | $201.41 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.97 | 10.757% | $17.6879 | $17.69 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.15 | $839.3584 | $839.36 | $839.40 | $839.40 | |