| 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 | $158.68 | 13.619% | $180.2906 | $180.29 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.83 | 12.665% | $8.8217 | $8.82 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.98 | 6.666% | $138.6445 | $138.64 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.73 | 8.154% | $20.2572 | $20.26 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.31 | 12.505% | $90.3528 | $90.35 | $90.35 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.56 | 9.573% | $118.9524 | $118.95 | $118.95 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.25 | 11.463% | $160.7854 | $160.79 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.34 | $718.1046 | $718.10 | $718.10 | $718.20 | |