| 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 | $78.58 | 11.235% | $87.4085 | $87.41 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.51 | 13.201% | $186.227 | $186.23 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.71 | 8.390% | $256.57 | $256.57 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.59 | 4.134% | $187.0143 | $187.01 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.68 | 12.724% | $30.0748 | $30.07 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.90 | 9.625% | $36.0666 | $36.07 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.88 | 13.132% | $180.8754 | $180.88 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.85 | $964.2366 | $964.24 | $964.20 | $964.30 | |