| 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 | $168.81 | 6.180% | $179.2425 | $179.24 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.77 | 8.475% | $95.2085 | $95.21 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.60 | 10.244% | $89.9591 | $89.96 | $89.95 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.48 | 11.498% | $256.9806 | $256.98 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.43 | 8.580% | $263.2305 | $263.23 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.38 | 8.204% | $234.1318 | $234.13 | $234.15 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.62 | 6.676% | $37.998 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.09 | $1,156.7510 | $1,156.75 | $1,156.80 | $1,156.70 | |