| 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 | $159.58 | 12.791% | $179.9919 | $179.99 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.76 | 8.599% | $70.3287 | $70.33 | $70.35 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.94 | 6.165% | $10.5528 | $10.55 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.75 | 3.663% | $40.1694 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.51 | 4.512% | $30.8415 | $30.84 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.62 | 13.197% | $280.2984 | $280.30 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.54 | 11.465% | $144.3918 | $144.39 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.70 | $756.5745 | $756.57 | $756.60 | $756.60 | |