| 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 | $159.74 | 4.371% | $166.7222 | $166.72 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.91 | 12.818% | $86.7683 | $86.77 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.57 | 5.518% | $118.7816 | $118.78 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.71 | 4.510% | $69.7186 | $69.72 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.58 | 3.760% | $65.9706 | $65.97 | $65.95 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.97 | 8.491% | $20.5807 | $20.58 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.92 | 10.819% | $88.5665 | $88.57 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.40 | $617.1085 | $617.11 | $617.05 | $617.20 | |