| 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 | $75.45 | 9.235% | $82.4178 | $82.42 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.89 | 11.758% | $62.4615 | $62.46 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.77 | 4.115% | $188.2087 | $188.21 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.98 | 3.605% | $87.0075 | $87.01 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.54 | 12.160% | $168.8457 | $168.85 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.40 | 3.428% | $9.7222 | $9.72 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.25 | 6.413% | $167.3344 | $167.33 | $167.35 | $167.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.28 | $765.9978 | $766.00 | $765.95 | $765.90 | |