| 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 | $77.34 | 7.350% | $83.0245 | $83.02 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.82 | 5.866% | $178.723 | $178.72 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.58 | 3.471% | $29.572 | $29.57 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.69 | 13.510% | $21.215 | $21.22 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.71 | 5.775% | $48.3498 | $48.35 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.59 | 10.347% | $216.9312 | $216.93 | $216.95 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.29 | 8.863% | $118.9764 | $118.98 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.02 | $696.7919 | $696.79 | $696.75 | $696.70 | |