| 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 | $79.73 | 6.329% | $84.7761 | $84.78 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.93 | 9.510% | $186.0903 | $186.09 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.67 | 12.412% | $27.732 | $27.73 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.95 | 3.289% | $146.6187 | $146.62 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.30 | 8.286% | $8.9877 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.55 | 7.176% | $231.0179 | $231.02 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.60 | 5.261% | $73.2617 | $73.26 | $73.25 | $73.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.73 | $758.4844 | $758.49 | $758.50 | $758.50 | |