| 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 | $171.54 | 4.326% | $178.9608 | $178.96 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.61 | 12.515% | $207.7139 | $207.71 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.92 | 11.694% | $250.1052 | $250.11 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.73 | 13.495% | $8.7732 | $8.77 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.57 | 10.285% | $180.3932 | $180.39 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.90 | 6.494% | $219.2711 | $219.27 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.33 | 4.180% | $148.2794 | $148.28 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.60 | $1,193.4968 | $1,193.49 | $1,193.45 | $1,193.60 | |