| 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 | $70.72 | 12.493% | $79.555 | $79.56 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.57 | 10.785% | $190.0738 | $190.07 | $190.05 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.56 | 7.796% | $108.3997 | $108.40 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.37 | 8.663% | $174.2629 | $174.26 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.98 | 12.179% | $161.5153 | $161.52 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.86 | 9.203% | $85.0255 | $85.03 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.26 | 10.270% | $232.9564 | $232.96 | $232.95 | $233.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.32 | $1,031.7886 | $1,031.80 | $1,031.75 | $1,031.90 | |