| 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 | $158.49 | 6.455% | $168.7205 | $168.72 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.48 | 11.680% | $74.2449 | $74.24 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.65 | 7.293% | $266.784 | $266.78 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.70 | 7.575% | $237.418 | $237.42 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.50 | 7.130% | $210.5105 | $210.51 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.31 | 13.156% | $49.0079 | $49.01 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.53 | 12.129% | $75.7207 | $75.72 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.66 | $1,082.4065 | $1,082.40 | $1,082.35 | $1,082.30 | |