| 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 | $160.66 | 12.533% | $180.7955 | $180.80 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.28 | 3.515% | $22.028 | $22.03 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.50 | 10.615% | $136.6095 | $136.61 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.71 | 7.873% | $214.3544 | $214.35 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.38 | 7.489% | $15.4569 | $15.46 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.66 | 10.155% | $163.7564 | $163.76 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.63 | 7.687% | $150.3634 | $150.36 | $150.35 | $150.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.82 | $883.3641 | $883.37 | $883.35 | $883.50 | |