| 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 | $165.99 | 8.338% | $179.8302 | $179.83 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.39 | 5.281% | $7.7803 | $7.78 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.54 | 13.727% | $156.4201 | $156.42 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.74 | 7.661% | $8.333 | $8.33 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.50 | 8.577% | $15.7437 | $15.74 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.34 | 11.135% | $50.3886 | $50.39 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.57 | 4.228% | $89.1879 | $89.19 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $464.07 | $507.6838 | $507.68 | $507.75 | $507.60 | |