| 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 | $77.96 | 4.346% | $81.3481 | $81.35 | $81.35 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.32 | 7.500% | $183.094 | $183.09 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.31 | 8.579% | $51.3687 | $51.37 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.90 | 11.282% | $97.8169 | $97.82 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.36 | 12.508% | $159.0413 | $159.04 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.32 | 9.390% | $39.7304 | $39.73 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.72 | 3.187% | $212.2763 | $212.28 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.89 | $824.6757 | $824.68 | $824.70 | $824.60 | |