| 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 | $73.41 | 8.118% | $79.3694 | $79.37 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.78 | 3.627% | $87.855 | $87.86 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.37 | 5.130% | $168.597 | $168.60 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.78 | 13.314% | $258.1066 | $258.11 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.86 | 3.197% | $245.4644 | $245.46 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.40 | 8.504% | $105.6829 | $105.68 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.84 | 6.299% | $260.2625 | $260.26 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.44 | $1,205.3378 | $1,205.34 | $1,205.30 | $1,205.50 | |