| 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 | $160.54 | 11.213% | $178.5414 | $178.54 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.40 | 10.797% | $30.3584 | $30.36 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.64 | 13.750% | $81.4905 | $81.49 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.52 | 7.778% | $210.7275 | $210.73 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.93 | 8.248% | $65.9555 | $65.96 | $65.95 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.99 | 7.803% | $269.4967 | $269.50 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.44 | 5.288% | $5.7277 | $5.73 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.46 | $842.2977 | $842.31 | $842.35 | $842.30 | |