| 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 | $65.40 | 5.248% | $68.8322 | $68.83 | $68.85 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.36 | 10.505% | $19.1837 | $19.18 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.57 | 5.737% | $170.8393 | $170.84 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.96 | 12.335% | $38.149 | $38.15 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.53 | 13.214% | $152.3068 | $152.31 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.69 | 9.102% | $273.5078 | $273.51 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.66 | 3.673% | $232.9118 | $232.91 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.17 | $955.7306 | $955.73 | $955.75 | $955.60 | |