| 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 | $156.80 | 6.107% | $166.3758 | $166.38 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.79 | 8.605% | $84.4838 | $84.48 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.47 | 9.283% | $30.02 | $30.02 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.56 | 3.408% | $172.2364 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.83 | 3.692% | $91.0727 | $91.07 | $91.05 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.61 | 6.370% | $134.6751 | $134.68 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.34 | 10.221% | $160.1952 | $160.20 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.40 | $839.0590 | $839.07 | $839.10 | $839.10 | |