| 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 | $147.28 | 12.584% | $165.8137 | $165.81 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.50 | 7.138% | $83.032 | $83.03 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.31 | 9.703% | $258.1421 | $258.14 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.87 | 11.422% | $116.8483 | $116.85 | $116.85 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.41 | 7.811% | $209.5954 | $209.60 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.79 | 5.762% | $154.1904 | $154.19 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.96 | 7.446% | $108.4775 | $108.48 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.12 | $1,096.0994 | $1,096.10 | $1,096.15 | $1,096.00 | |