| 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 | $65.84 | 5.160% | $69.2373 | $69.24 | $69.25 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.93 | 6.854% | $182.6455 | $182.65 | $182.65 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.62 | 10.719% | $62.6891 | $62.69 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.76 | 12.851% | $276.2141 | $276.21 | $276.20 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.72 | 3.280% | $189.746 | $189.75 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.86 | 8.677% | $45.4922 | $45.49 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.75 | 10.728% | $240.0029 | $240.00 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.48 | $1,066.0271 | $1,066.03 | $1,066.05 | $1,065.90 | |