| 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 | $160.50 | 12.651% | $180.8049 | $180.80 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.47 | 10.229% | $203.3394 | $203.34 | $203.35 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.61 | 13.326% | $179.7464 | $179.75 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.27 | 12.853% | $230.5248 | $230.52 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.94 | 8.296% | $108.231 | $108.23 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.77 | 8.271% | $52.8038 | $52.80 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.76 | 9.230% | $87.1218 | $87.12 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.32 | $1,042.5721 | $1,042.56 | $1,042.55 | $1,042.40 | |