| 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 | $156.78 | 7.150% | $167.9898 | $167.99 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.54 | 9.610% | $17.0334 | $17.03 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.93 | 13.614% | $79.4503 | $79.45 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.87 | 10.754% | $87.3517 | $87.35 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.98 | 13.614% | $11.3387 | $11.34 | $11.35 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.36 | 13.742% | $81.1663 | $81.17 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.70 | 3.598% | $143.6904 | $143.69 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.16 | $588.0206 | $588.02 | $588.05 | $588.10 | |