| 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 | $66.42 | 5.478% | $70.0585 | $70.06 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.33 | 3.178% | $167.4888 | $167.49 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.85 | 9.235% | $264.1848 | $264.18 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.57 | 3.454% | $27.4877 | $27.49 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.95 | 11.365% | $260.5384 | $260.54 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.77 | 9.736% | $217.0249 | $217.02 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.84 | 13.148% | $273.6371 | $273.64 | $273.65 | $273.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.73 | $1,280.4202 | $1,280.42 | $1,280.45 | $1,280.40 | |