| 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 | $162.42 | 3.456% | $168.0332 | $168.03 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.99 | 5.697% | $88.7749 | $88.77 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.85 | 6.480% | $223.4483 | $223.45 | $223.45 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.26 | 4.176% | $61.7347 | $61.73 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.91 | 10.278% | $242.5123 | $242.51 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.84 | 4.715% | $44.8599 | $44.86 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.34 | 3.377% | $58.2426 | $58.24 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.61 | $887.6059 | $887.59 | $887.60 | $887.50 | |