| 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 | $161.31 | 11.582% | $179.9929 | $179.99 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.35 | 6.166% | $213.7652 | $213.77 | $213.75 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.93 | 4.858% | $229.5656 | $229.57 | $229.55 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.92 | 8.802% | $120.6832 | $120.68 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.80 | 7.315% | $238.0247 | $238.02 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.84 | 11.816% | $224.5713 | $224.57 | $224.55 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.61 | 3.278% | $58.4657 | $58.47 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.76 | $1,265.0686 | $1,265.07 | $1,265.00 | $1,265.20 | |