| 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 | $167.87 | 11.610% | $187.3597 | $187.36 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.40 | 9.441% | $66.1024 | $66.10 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.55 | 3.142% | $36.667 | $36.67 | $36.65 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.99 | 5.396% | $255.0478 | $255.05 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.28 | 8.132% | $35.9863 | $35.99 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.84 | 9.682% | $80.9892 | $80.99 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.53 | 8.793% | $167.0299 | $167.03 | $167.05 | $167.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.46 | $829.1823 | $829.19 | $829.20 | $829.20 | |