| 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 | $73.98 | 10.146% | $81.486 | $81.49 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.74 | 4.705% | $247.8786 | $247.88 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.57 | 10.862% | $133.6663 | $133.67 | $133.65 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.97 | 12.726% | $80.0016 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.79 | 9.314% | $198.7219 | $198.72 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.96 | 6.707% | $38.3718 | $38.37 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.57 | 3.127% | $143.9344 | $143.93 | $143.95 | $143.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.58 | $924.0606 | $924.06 | $924.05 | $924.10 | |