| 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 | $160.25 | 12.818% | $180.7908 | $180.79 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.76 | 11.827% | $271.4712 | $271.47 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.65 | 3.368% | $159.8586 | $159.86 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.31 | 10.824% | $147.7395 | $147.74 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.59 | 13.777% | $258.9451 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.67 | 5.758% | $75.7968 | $75.80 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.89 | 8.629% | $10.7434 | $10.74 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.12 | $1,105.3454 | $1,105.35 | $1,105.35 | $1,105.30 | |