| 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 | $159.99 | 12.487% | $179.968 | $179.97 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.50 | 12.398% | $35.4054 | $35.41 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.66 | 8.440% | $77.7081 | $77.71 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.45 | 9.640% | $251.569 | $251.57 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.44 | 6.720% | $13.276 | $13.28 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.47 | 8.824% | $189.8652 | $189.87 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.82 | 4.450% | $129.33 | $129.33 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.33 | $877.1217 | $877.14 | $877.10 | $877.20 | |