| 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 | $68.83 | 5.207% | $72.414 | $72.41 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.55 | 10.701% | $169.9814 | $169.98 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.57 | 6.543% | $192.3847 | $192.38 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.68 | 4.553% | $252.6837 | $252.68 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.67 | 4.529% | $220.2112 | $220.21 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.40 | 5.425% | $145.9082 | $145.91 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.75 | 9.744% | $224.7008 | $224.70 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.45 | $1,278.2840 | $1,278.27 | $1,278.30 | $1,278.30 | |