| 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 | $78.96 | 9.382% | $86.368 | $86.37 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.64 | 4.561% | $74.9075 | $74.91 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.78 | 5.802% | $61.1324 | $61.13 | $61.15 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.85 | 11.191% | $240.0058 | $240.01 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.98 | 5.580% | $79.1639 | $79.16 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.33 | 13.470% | $20.7991 | $20.80 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.43 | 3.556% | $94.6813 | $94.68 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $608.97 | $657.0580 | $657.06 | $657.05 | $657.10 | |