| 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 | $147.58 | 12.738% | $166.3787 | $166.38 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.77 | 4.236% | $215.5288 | $215.53 | $215.55 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.28 | 11.588% | $86.2352 | $86.24 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.48 | 5.405% | $137.5324 | $137.53 | $137.55 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.63 | 4.869% | $173.6945 | $173.69 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.27 | 9.360% | $243.0745 | $243.07 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.76 | 5.801% | $80.1548 | $80.15 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.77 | $1,102.5989 | $1,102.59 | $1,102.65 | $1,102.60 | |