| 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 | $166.45 | 7.511% | $178.9521 | $178.95 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.84 | 7.381% | $150.1616 | $150.16 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.59 | 8.860% | $223.8053 | $223.81 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.80 | 3.758% | $41.2957 | $41.30 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.92 | 13.652% | $16.9569 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.76 | 3.795% | $57.8761 | $57.88 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.96 | 7.576% | $34.3813 | $34.38 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.32 | $703.4290 | $703.44 | $703.45 | $703.60 | |