| 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 | $165.45 | 6.835% | $176.7585 | $176.76 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.35 | 13.496% | $37.8509 | $37.85 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.66 | 13.276% | $66.4477 | $66.45 | $66.45 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.94 | 11.650% | $191.971 | $191.97 | $191.95 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.83 | 12.108% | $56.9845 | $56.98 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.74 | 11.425% | $253.7593 | $253.76 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.68 | 8.450% | $45.202 | $45.20 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.65 | $828.9739 | $828.97 | $828.95 | $829.10 | |