| 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 | $73.61 | 7.800% | $79.3516 | $79.35 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.69 | 4.552% | $8.04 | $8.04 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.71 | 4.122% | $88.2017 | $88.20 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.39 | 10.333% | $94.2133 | $94.21 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.29 | 3.487% | $163.8096 | $163.81 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.80 | 11.456% | $125.7224 | $125.72 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.47 | 7.664% | $160.9254 | $160.93 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.96 | $720.2640 | $720.26 | $720.25 | $720.20 | |