| 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 | $65.71 | 3.800% | $68.207 | $68.21 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.94 | 4.224% | $129.1752 | $129.18 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.58 | 10.806% | $244.4159 | $244.42 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.87 | 8.661% | $175.8896 | $175.89 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.77 | 12.134% | $28.8969 | $28.90 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.71 | 6.418% | $262.5438 | $262.54 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.78 | 6.313% | $261.2961 | $261.30 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.36 | $1,170.4245 | $1,170.44 | $1,170.45 | $1,170.40 | |