| 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 | $69.50 | 11.472% | $77.473 | $77.47 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.49 | 9.397% | $189.7929 | $189.79 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.91 | 12.500% | $118.0238 | $118.02 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.74 | 11.816% | $132.7703 | $132.77 | $132.75 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.52 | 9.445% | $253.3871 | $253.39 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.62 | 6.782% | $77.5451 | $77.55 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.31 | 5.608% | $185.1414 | $185.14 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.09 | $1,034.1336 | $1,034.13 | $1,034.10 | $1,034.10 | |