| 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 | $77.97 | 4.149% | $81.205 | $81.21 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.99 | 12.715% | $6.7516 | $6.75 | $6.75 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.26 | 13.240% | $221.1124 | $221.11 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.85 | 13.560% | $229.2209 | $229.22 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.99 | 7.855% | $236.1917 | $236.19 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.26 | 13.211% | $174.6393 | $174.64 | $174.65 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.58 | 12.223% | $239.6859 | $239.69 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.90 | $1,188.8068 | $1,188.81 | $1,188.80 | $1,188.80 | |