| 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 | $69.98 | 3.239% | $72.2467 | $72.25 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.29 | 9.109% | $178.1641 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.73 | 5.822% | $254.7453 | $254.75 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.88 | 12.734% | $258.0256 | $258.03 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.31 | 13.769% | $97.0563 | $97.06 | $97.05 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.57 | 13.201% | $198.747 | $198.75 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.83 | 4.351% | $204.3506 | $204.35 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.59 | $1,263.3356 | $1,263.35 | $1,263.35 | $1,263.30 | |