| 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 | $165.38 | 8.835% | $179.9913 | $179.99 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.87 | 8.438% | $214.5663 | $214.57 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.49 | 6.561% | $30.3592 | $30.36 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.47 | 12.456% | $162.4652 | $162.47 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.43 | 4.389% | $29.6778 | $29.68 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.28 | 11.464% | $44.8977 | $44.90 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.60 | 7.320% | $218.5035 | $218.50 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.52 | $880.4610 | $880.47 | $880.45 | $880.60 | |