| 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 | $64.92 | 5.565% | $68.5328 | $68.53 | $68.55 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.87 | 8.872% | $88.0448 | $88.04 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.62 | 7.377% | $177.8378 | $177.84 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.38 | 11.665% | $186.9049 | $186.90 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.70 | 4.148% | $42.3882 | $42.39 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.94 | 5.157% | $6.2463 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.48 | 8.233% | $139.0578 | $139.06 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.91 | $709.0126 | $709.01 | $709.05 | $708.90 | |