| 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 | $74.40 | 9.185% | $81.2336 | $81.23 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.29 | 3.661% | $36.582 | $36.58 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.53 | 5.164% | $169.8714 | $169.87 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.81 | 6.202% | $18.9146 | $18.91 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.29 | 5.566% | $235.7183 | $235.72 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.80 | 9.698% | $9.6534 | $9.65 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.90 | 4.566% | $23.9456 | $23.95 | $23.95 | $23.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.02 | $575.9189 | $575.91 | $575.90 | $575.90 | |