| 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 | $132.99 | 8.288% | $144.0122 | $144.01 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.38 | 5.582% | $259.0771 | $259.08 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.61 | 9.447% | $251.3013 | $251.30 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.63 | 13.476% | $32.4882 | $32.49 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.69 | 12.304% | $191.6917 | $191.69 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.38 | 5.505% | $100.6307 | $100.63 | $100.65 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.91 | 11.169% | $247.8068 | $247.81 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.59 | $1,227.0080 | $1,227.01 | $1,227.05 | $1,227.00 | |