| 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 | $158.47 | 12.346% | $178.0347 | $178.03 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.82 | 11.732% | $180.8047 | $180.80 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.75 | 6.114% | $126.0104 | $126.01 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.58 | 9.401% | $18.1387 | $18.14 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.44 | 9.692% | $155.1484 | $155.15 | $155.15 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.85 | 13.663% | $32.7918 | $32.79 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.36 | 4.294% | $107.7983 | $107.80 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.27 | $798.7270 | $798.72 | $798.75 | $798.60 | |