| 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 | $75.78 | 6.215% | $80.4897 | $80.49 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.37 | 6.858% | $55.9615 | $55.96 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.85 | 10.796% | $23.101 | $23.10 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.36 | 12.614% | $180.5878 | $180.59 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.51 | 9.725% | $137.7158 | $137.72 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.36 | 3.132% | $180.8523 | $180.85 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.31 | 3.278% | $187.2533 | $187.25 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.54 | $845.9614 | $845.96 | $845.95 | $846.10 | |