| 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 | $147.61 | 12.545% | $166.1277 | $166.13 | $166.15 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.30 | 4.527% | $42.1244 | $42.12 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.98 | 8.423% | $166.9497 | $166.95 | $166.95 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.82 | 3.684% | $60.9869 | $60.99 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.30 | 8.645% | $261.0739 | $261.07 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.97 | 6.711% | $156.8332 | $156.83 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.71 | 8.717% | $67.0893 | $67.09 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.69 | $921.1851 | $921.18 | $921.20 | $921.10 | |