| 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 | $64.81 | 6.716% | $69.1626 | $69.16 | $69.15 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.79 | 6.853% | $116.2454 | $116.25 | $116.25 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.76 | 8.208% | $260.5216 | $260.52 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.72 | 8.107% | $271.0459 | $271.05 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.55 | 12.463% | $259.2834 | $259.28 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.55 | 3.756% | $57.6365 | $57.64 | $57.65 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.50 | 12.560% | $245.9436 | $245.94 | $245.95 | $245.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.68 | $1,279.8390 | $1,279.84 | $1,279.85 | $1,279.70 | |