| 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 | $64.84 | 5.185% | $68.202 | $68.20 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.70 | 4.225% | $68.4758 | $68.48 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.38 | 13.451% | $252.2923 | $252.29 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.60 | 11.190% | $95.1786 | $95.18 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.75 | 5.668% | $59.9666 | $59.97 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.57 | 9.328% | $258.6372 | $258.64 | $258.65 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.60 | 4.380% | $135.2765 | $135.28 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.44 | $938.0290 | $938.04 | $938.10 | $938.10 | |