| 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 | $147.52 | 12.537% | $166.0146 | $166.01 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.39 | 3.320% | $239.0721 | $239.07 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.80 | 7.708% | $31.0199 | $31.02 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.87 | 12.438% | $41.4559 | $41.46 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.77 | 7.123% | $266.4899 | $266.49 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.42 | 3.737% | $183.0128 | $183.01 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.56 | 6.796% | $58.2679 | $58.27 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.33 | $985.3331 | $985.33 | $985.25 | $985.40 | |