| 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 | $157.80 | 13.219% | $178.6596 | $178.66 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.99 | 4.692% | $58.6171 | $58.62 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.61 | 11.298% | $265.5682 | $265.57 | $265.55 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.65 | 11.870% | $56.6622 | $56.66 | $56.65 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.64 | 8.734% | $50.7135 | $50.71 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.51 | 11.112% | $240.5686 | $240.57 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.96 | 4.500% | $12.4982 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.16 | $863.2874 | $863.29 | $863.20 | $863.40 | |