| 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 | $68.50 | 5.340% | $72.1579 | $72.16 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.96 | 6.155% | $133.7128 | $133.71 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.78 | 6.695% | $95.7908 | $95.79 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.25 | 5.570% | $167.0645 | $167.06 | $167.05 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.74 | 9.110% | $19.3561 | $19.36 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.77 | 4.526% | $189.9969 | $190.00 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.70 | 11.224% | $208.7674 | $208.77 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.70 | $886.8464 | $886.85 | $886.80 | $887.00 | |