| 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 | $158.58 | 12.240% | $177.9902 | $177.99 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.84 | 10.606% | $20.8382 | $20.84 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.35 | 8.240% | $66.4052 | $66.41 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.34 | 9.735% | $254.9583 | $254.96 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.75 | 6.794% | $42.4506 | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.98 | 5.264% | $65.2426 | $65.24 | $65.25 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.37 | 5.575% | $128.1364 | $128.14 | $128.15 | $128.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.21 | $756.0215 | $756.03 | $756.05 | $756.00 | |