| 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 | $168.80 | 4.849% | $176.9851 | $176.99 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.41 | 6.383% | $104.6915 | $104.69 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.75 | 6.253% | $138.9258 | $138.93 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.79 | 11.364% | $127.8347 | $127.83 | $127.85 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.71 | 12.224% | $228.6115 | $228.61 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.83 | 9.399% | $256.9017 | $256.90 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.49 | 9.680% | $231.9622 | $231.96 | $231.95 | $232.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.78 | $1,265.9125 | $1,265.91 | $1,265.95 | $1,265.90 | |