| 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 | $70.98 | 9.873% | $77.9879 | $77.99 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.32 | 9.755% | $149.618 | $149.62 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.26 | 11.606% | $183.324 | $183.32 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.73 | 11.453% | $111.1521 | $111.15 | $111.15 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.51 | 4.606% | $20.4086 | $20.41 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.81 | 5.548% | $92.6817 | $92.68 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.38 | 4.656% | $12.9564 | $12.96 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.99 | $648.1287 | $648.13 | $648.10 | $648.20 | |