| 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 | $76.36 | 9.831% | $83.867 | $83.87 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.69 | 10.450% | $42.7331 | $42.73 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.58 | 9.844% | $12.7199 | $12.72 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.38 | 12.815% | $279.0817 | $279.08 | $279.10 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.81 | 5.170% | $86.0396 | $86.04 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.34 | 12.585% | $102.8351 | $102.84 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.78 | 11.699% | $9.8072 | $9.81 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.94 | $617.0836 | $617.09 | $617.10 | $617.00 | |