| 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 | $72.30 | 6.221% | $76.7978 | $76.80 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.37 | 10.797% | $183.225 | $183.23 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.97 | 3.684% | $80.8424 | $80.84 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.34 | 5.415% | $116.3149 | $116.31 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.89 | 12.836% | $205.2374 | $205.24 | $205.25 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.54 | 9.254% | $67.2349 | $67.23 | $67.25 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.92 | 6.432% | $228.7437 | $228.74 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.33 | $958.3961 | $958.39 | $958.45 | $958.20 | |