| 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 | $149.41 | 5.183% | $157.1539 | $157.15 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.34 | 12.456% | $59.984 | $59.98 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.98 | 4.142% | $184.3105 | $184.31 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.51 | 10.417% | $19.334 | $19.33 | $19.35 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.87 | 12.374% | $271.799 | $271.80 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.71 | 11.619% | $165.9886 | $165.99 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.86 | 10.155% | $114.407 | $114.41 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.68 | $972.9770 | $972.97 | $973.00 | $973.00 | |