| 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 | $72.55 | 11.734% | $81.063 | $81.06 | $81.05 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.79 | 5.485% | $28.2594 | $28.26 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.40 | 6.385% | $207.8763 | $207.88 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.30 | 10.334% | $193.4155 | $193.42 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.44 | 12.184% | $30.7833 | $30.78 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.74 | 13.365% | $272.9149 | $272.91 | $272.90 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.86 | 13.189% | $45.1171 | $45.12 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.08 | $859.4295 | $859.43 | $859.40 | $859.50 | |