| 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 | $70.99 | 8.704% | $77.169 | $77.17 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.25 | 10.225% | $142.4658 | $142.47 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.85 | 5.385% | $102.0654 | $102.07 | $102.05 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.25 | 8.715% | $113.3354 | $113.34 | $113.35 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.42 | 8.525% | $94.8726 | $94.87 | $94.85 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.98 | 6.758% | $236.9814 | $236.98 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.29 | 11.837% | $159.1329 | $159.13 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.03 | $926.0225 | $926.03 | $926.00 | $926.10 | |