| 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 | $68.43 | 5.449% | $72.1588 | $72.16 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.62 | 6.261% | $184.4903 | $184.49 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.48 | 6.753% | $59.2266 | $59.23 | $59.25 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.62 | 9.329% | $87.0477 | $87.05 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.93 | 5.273% | $162.0467 | $162.05 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.28 | 12.770% | $39.7853 | $39.79 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.39 | 12.194% | $225.9475 | $225.95 | $225.95 | $225.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.75 | $830.7029 | $830.72 | $830.75 | $830.60 | |