| 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 | $78.41 | 6.179% | $83.255 | $83.26 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.51 | 5.648% | $8.9906 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.66 | 5.227% | $193.2599 | $193.26 | $193.25 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.70 | 4.568% | $126.2136 | $126.21 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.62 | 10.350% | $160.6917 | $160.69 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.66 | 12.490% | $88.4846 | $88.48 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.52 | 5.419% | $51.1493 | $51.15 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.08 | $712.0447 | $712.04 | $712.05 | $712.10 | |