| 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 | $237.98 | 12.716% | $268.2415 | $268.24 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.29 | 7.827% | $108.1397 | $108.14 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.57 | 4.742% | $160.8523 | $160.85 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.99 | 12.688% | $70.9822 | $70.98 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.89 | 10.561% | $71.743 | $71.74 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.42 | 8.763% | $5.895 | $5.90 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.26 | 7.465% | $79.8035 | $79.80 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.40 | $765.6572 | $765.65 | $765.70 | $765.60 | |