| 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 | $69.77 | 6.491% | $74.2988 | $74.30 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.98 | 12.158% | $145.783 | $145.78 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.78 | 8.524% | $139.7572 | $139.76 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.43 | 6.648% | $61.2479 | $61.25 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.44 | 13.715% | $273.4163 | $273.42 | $273.40 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.94 | 12.302% | $83.0361 | $83.04 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.51 | 9.405% | $240.1549 | $240.15 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.85 | $1,017.6942 | $1,017.70 | $1,017.70 | $1,017.70 | |