| 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 | $154.90 | 8.735% | $168.4305 | $168.43 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.45 | 3.687% | $74.0844 | $74.08 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.87 | 5.604% | $119.1952 | $119.20 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.40 | 5.787% | $95.6314 | $95.63 | $95.65 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.68 | 8.490% | $17.0112 | $17.01 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.89 | 7.778% | $157.2373 | $157.24 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.69 | 9.476% | $87.2414 | $87.24 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.88 | $718.8314 | $718.83 | $718.90 | $718.70 | |