| 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 | $71.26 | 3.555% | $73.7933 | $73.79 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.40 | 8.785% | $207.1266 | $207.13 | $207.15 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.37 | 4.131% | $250.2997 | $250.30 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.75 | 8.865% | $98.795 | $98.80 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.92 | 12.788% | $233.3809 | $233.38 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.52 | 10.723% | $188.8049 | $188.80 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.27 | 6.678% | $227.5122 | $227.51 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.49 | $1,279.7126 | $1,279.71 | $1,279.75 | $1,279.70 | |