| 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 | $71.50 | 3.738% | $74.1727 | $74.17 | $74.15 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.57 | 7.606% | $177.0872 | $177.09 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.91 | 3.431% | $73.3429 | $73.34 | $73.35 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.50 | 3.870% | $183.3306 | $183.33 | $183.35 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.90 | 8.666% | $256.3431 | $256.34 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.44 | 9.200% | $175.2005 | $175.20 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.81 | 13.218% | $21.2963 | $21.30 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.63 | $960.7733 | $960.77 | $960.80 | $960.70 | |