| 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 | $78.60 | 5.168% | $82.662 | $82.66 | $82.65 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.68 | 12.628% | $87.4894 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.65 | 8.562% | $84.2984 | $84.30 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.48 | 13.537% | $211.7238 | $211.72 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.58 | 10.783% | $159.0622 | $159.06 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.50 | 6.412% | $195.266 | $195.27 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.65 | 3.258% | $171.0469 | $171.05 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.14 | $991.5487 | $991.55 | $991.50 | $991.60 | |