| 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 | $147.46 | 12.543% | $165.9559 | $165.96 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.86 | 6.655% | $163.0328 | $163.03 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.54 | 11.700% | $218.4182 | $218.42 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.73 | 9.228% | $265.1291 | $265.13 | $265.15 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.58 | 8.197% | $15.7751 | $15.78 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.76 | 4.824% | $143.3573 | $143.36 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.95 | 11.839% | $31.259 | $31.26 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.88 | $1,002.9274 | $1,002.94 | $1,002.95 | $1,003.00 | |