| 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 | $81.29 | 6.300% | $86.4113 | $86.41 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.43 | 6.694% | $157.299 | $157.30 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.44 | 9.570% | $77.1811 | $77.18 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.37 | 4.684% | $101.9308 | $101.93 | $101.95 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.49 | 4.395% | $64.1925 | $64.19 | $64.20 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.70 | 8.467% | $212.2699 | $212.27 | $212.25 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.98 | 12.270% | $142.5604 | $142.56 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.70 | $841.8450 | $841.84 | $841.85 | $841.90 | |