| 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 | $78.64 | 9.691% | $86.261 | $86.26 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.70 | 5.852% | $154.2264 | $154.23 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.38 | 10.612% | $80.061 | $80.06 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.84 | 3.611% | $178.0451 | $178.05 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.71 | 3.591% | $21.4537 | $21.45 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.84 | 13.280% | $164.0748 | $164.07 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.90 | 3.379% | $25.7414 | $25.74 | $25.75 | $25.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.01 | $709.8634 | $709.86 | $709.85 | $709.90 | |