| 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 | $159.72 | 12.565% | $179.7888 | $179.79 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.73 | 7.441% | $145.8297 | $145.83 | $145.85 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.93 | 3.125% | $223.7091 | $223.71 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.37 | 5.768% | $87.1211 | $87.12 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.59 | 7.218% | $253.6671 | $253.67 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.98 | 3.133% | $47.4206 | $47.42 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.60 | 4.668% | $142.9765 | $142.98 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.92 | $1,080.5129 | $1,080.52 | $1,080.50 | $1,080.50 | |