| 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 | $150.78 | 5.873% | $159.6353 | $159.64 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.49 | 7.850% | $128.87 | $128.87 | $128.85 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.87 | 11.872% | $27.8226 | $27.82 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.36 | 12.694% | $271.9982 | $272.00 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.65 | 5.388% | $75.5105 | $75.51 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.25 | 6.719% | $171.0172 | $171.02 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.74 | 7.715% | $7.26 | $7.26 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.14 | $842.1138 | $842.12 | $842.05 | $842.10 | |