| 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 | $79.60 | 5.735% | $84.1651 | $84.17 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.85 | 11.183% | $197.739 | $197.74 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.93 | 7.211% | $183.2558 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.77 | 6.261% | $232.4672 | $232.47 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.60 | 10.131% | $93.1708 | $93.17 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.68 | 8.620% | $15.9454 | $15.95 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.59 | 6.542% | $41.1146 | $41.11 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.02 | $847.8579 | $847.87 | $847.80 | $847.90 | |