| 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 | $166.96 | 6.606% | $177.9894 | $177.99 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.82 | 6.147% | $6.1778 | $6.18 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.48 | 7.667% | $68.347 | $68.35 | $68.35 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.92 | 3.871% | $40.4266 | $40.43 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.83 | 11.191% | $253.3265 | $253.33 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.58 | 9.175% | $141.469 | $141.47 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.36 | 11.227% | $62.6875 | $62.69 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.95 | $750.4238 | $750.44 | $750.50 | $750.40 | |