| 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 | $75.81 | 9.828% | $83.2606 | $83.26 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.48 | 12.366% | $176.954 | $176.95 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.48 | 7.652% | $211.5146 | $211.51 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.80 | 6.754% | $93.73 | $93.73 | $93.75 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.50 | 7.767% | $33.9466 | $33.95 | $33.95 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.59 | 10.277% | $161.6551 | $161.66 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.84 | 9.285% | $125.5029 | $125.50 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.50 | $886.5638 | $886.56 | $886.55 | $886.60 | |