| 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 | $125.41 | 6.625% | $133.7184 | $133.72 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.78 | 5.272% | $59.7734 | $59.77 | $59.75 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.84 | 8.358% | $173.1994 | $173.20 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.60 | 3.122% | $166.6452 | $166.65 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.69 | 5.504% | $169.5344 | $169.53 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.96 | 11.413% | $11.0967 | $11.10 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.37 | 6.357% | $15.2835 | $15.28 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.65 | $729.2510 | $729.25 | $729.25 | $729.20 | |