| 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 | $164.97 | 8.486% | $178.9694 | $178.97 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.40 | 8.599% | $5.8643 | $5.86 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.97 | 7.795% | $198.3105 | $198.31 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.59 | 6.328% | $241.9919 | $241.99 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.63 | 5.249% | $199.5837 | $199.58 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.72 | 7.620% | $210.6339 | $210.63 | $210.65 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.82 | 12.861% | $261.6344 | $261.63 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.10 | $1,296.9881 | $1,296.97 | $1,297.00 | $1,297.00 | |