| 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 | $71.59 | 4.495% | $74.808 | $74.81 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.29 | 13.386% | $84.2345 | $84.23 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.31 | 4.805% | $66.352 | $66.35 | $66.35 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.34 | 12.844% | $144.824 | $144.82 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.82 | 8.270% | $173.0371 | $173.04 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.34 | 10.756% | $200.8449 | $200.84 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.84 | 7.225% | $216.4229 | $216.42 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.53 | $960.5234 | $960.51 | $960.50 | $960.40 | |