| 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 | $81.25 | 6.850% | $86.8156 | $86.82 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.77 | 11.570% | $188.2967 | $188.30 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.52 | 8.656% | $40.7677 | $40.77 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.30 | 11.608% | $140.9609 | $140.96 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.92 | 4.278% | $167.8042 | $167.80 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.81 | 4.722% | $36.4537 | $36.45 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.90 | 3.249% | $55.6512 | $55.65 | $55.65 | $55.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $663.47 | $716.7500 | $716.75 | $716.70 | $716.90 | |