| 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 | $73.76 | 9.356% | $80.661 | $80.66 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.78 | 12.743% | $169.9939 | $169.99 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.52 | 8.635% | $249.3391 | $249.34 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.59 | 10.696% | $95.8517 | $95.85 | $95.85 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.88 | 5.134% | $216.4499 | $216.45 | $216.45 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.72 | 12.330% | $27.768 | $27.77 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.51 | 11.387% | $272.3524 | $272.35 | $272.35 | $272.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.76 | $1,112.4160 | $1,112.41 | $1,112.40 | $1,112.50 | |