| 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 | $147.31 | 12.415% | $165.5985 | $165.60 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.96 | 10.723% | $51.9955 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.45 | 5.516% | $23.6883 | $23.69 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.72 | 6.612% | $150.0244 | $150.02 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.52 | 12.576% | $278.6481 | $278.65 | $278.65 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.55 | 12.614% | $80.5753 | $80.58 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.32 | 7.607% | $247.8404 | $247.84 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.83 | $998.3705 | $998.38 | $998.40 | $998.30 | |