| 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 | $79.99 | 8.106% | $86.474 | $86.47 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.68 | 8.623% | $173.4492 | $173.45 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.71 | 8.361% | $38.6957 | $38.70 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.56 | 12.466% | $276.1715 | $276.17 | $276.15 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.33 | 10.279% | $159.1657 | $159.17 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.79 | 11.827% | $50.0873 | $50.09 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.77 | 3.501% | $189.1688 | $189.17 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.83 | $973.2122 | $973.22 | $973.15 | $973.30 | |