| 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 | $78.27 | 7.400% | $84.062 | $84.06 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.30 | 9.510% | $144.8817 | $144.88 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.64 | 12.757% | $258.9352 | $258.94 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.41 | 5.476% | $82.7037 | $82.70 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.52 | 3.384% | $173.1889 | $173.19 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.77 | 8.755% | $50.8647 | $50.86 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.73 | 12.127% | $77.0649 | $77.06 | $77.05 | $77.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.64 | $871.7011 | $871.69 | $871.70 | $871.80 | |