| 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 | $78.86 | 5.511% | $83.206 | $83.21 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.31 | 10.453% | $161.6038 | $161.60 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.33 | 13.759% | $120.9599 | $120.96 | $120.95 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.77 | 8.335% | $192.5871 | $192.59 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.96 | 8.767% | $6.4825 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.26 | 9.392% | $50.6047 | $50.60 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.96 | 9.378% | $96.2089 | $96.21 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.45 | $711.6529 | $711.65 | $711.65 | $711.70 | |