| 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 | $60.67 | 12.716% | $68.3848 | $68.38 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.81 | 8.733% | $21.54 | $21.54 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.26 | 9.256% | $219.8886 | $219.89 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.69 | 11.838% | $218.8558 | $218.86 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.81 | 8.606% | $183.3378 | $183.34 | $183.35 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.94 | 6.347% | $161.5836 | $161.58 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.54 | 3.469% | $212.6702 | $212.67 | $212.65 | $212.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.72 | $1,086.2608 | $1,086.26 | $1,086.30 | $1,086.30 | |