| 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 | $149.98 | 10.336% | $165.4819 | $165.48 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.82 | 12.489% | $15.546 | $15.55 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.85 | 12.616% | $88.7977 | $88.80 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.96 | 12.380% | $104.4684 | $104.47 | $104.45 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.93 | 8.566% | $9.6949 | $9.69 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.88 | 12.823% | $25.8139 | $25.81 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.84 | 10.529% | $187.7225 | $187.72 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.26 | $597.5253 | $597.52 | $597.50 | $597.50 | |