| 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 | $158.80 | 13.490% | $180.2221 | $180.22 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.80 | 11.643% | $250.9735 | $250.97 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.60 | 8.866% | $79.0367 | $79.04 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.78 | 10.530% | $136.814 | $136.81 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.50 | 10.150% | $245.0838 | $245.08 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.49 | 6.225% | $17.5165 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.61 | 3.137% | $70.7623 | $70.76 | $70.75 | $70.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.58 | $980.4089 | $980.40 | $980.35 | $980.40 | |