| 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 | $65.83 | 3.353% | $68.0373 | $68.04 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.88 | 6.372% | $164.749 | $164.75 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.50 | 12.188% | $268.6903 | $268.69 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.56 | 5.518% | $264.3859 | $264.39 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.40 | 9.329% | $106.4864 | $106.49 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.33 | 8.802% | $212.5229 | $212.52 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.27 | 4.140% | $224.1822 | $224.18 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,218.77 | $1,309.0540 | $1,309.06 | $1,309.10 | $1,309.00 | |