| 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 | $77.38 | 9.385% | $84.6421 | $84.64 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.62 | 3.658% | $140.581 | $140.58 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.31 | 6.637% | $256.2594 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.93 | 12.725% | $148.7181 | $148.72 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.99 | 13.442% | $170.1517 | $170.15 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.56 | 13.641% | $80.1851 | $80.19 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.88 | 5.767% | $206.1187 | $206.12 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.67 | $1,086.6561 | $1,086.66 | $1,086.65 | $1,086.70 | |