| 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 | $80.33 | 7.743% | $86.55 | $86.55 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.39 | 5.258% | $73.0385 | $73.04 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.53 | 5.181% | $254.0437 | $254.04 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.51 | 3.873% | $168.804 | $168.80 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.78 | 4.207% | $16.4439 | $16.44 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.36 | 5.309% | $66.7238 | $66.72 | $66.70 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.53 | 3.250% | $68.6922 | $68.69 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.43 | $734.2961 | $734.28 | $734.30 | $734.20 | |