| 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 | $71.56 | 5.109% | $75.216 | $75.22 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.84 | 9.461% | $218.7469 | $218.75 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.40 | 11.367% | $164.155 | $164.16 | $164.15 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.65 | 4.415% | $104.0495 | $104.05 | $104.05 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.57 | 11.646% | $59.8088 | $59.81 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.83 | 9.526% | $10.7664 | $10.77 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.36 | 5.227% | $179.2647 | $179.26 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.21 | $812.0073 | $812.02 | $811.95 | $812.00 | |