| 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 | $84.77 | 3.400% | $87.6522 | $87.65 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.66 | 4.285% | $147.7301 | $147.73 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.47 | 10.823% | $75.8805 | $75.88 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.56 | 10.157% | $36.9687 | $36.97 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.71 | 10.298% | $37.1815 | $37.18 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.91 | 12.432% | $183.163 | $183.16 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.57 | 12.372% | $119.7548 | $119.75 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.65 | $688.3308 | $688.32 | $688.35 | $688.50 | |