| 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 | $68.40 | 8.480% | $74.2003 | $74.20 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.93 | 7.789% | $74.299 | $74.30 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.84 | 3.843% | $254.2492 | $254.25 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.93 | 9.250% | $159.4285 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.94 | 4.409% | $61.5387 | $61.54 | $61.55 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.90 | 8.191% | $167.5879 | $167.59 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.79 | 8.270% | $67.9827 | $67.98 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.73 | $859.2863 | $859.29 | $859.35 | $859.20 | |