| 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 | $201.96 | 13.401% | $229.0247 | $229.02 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.94 | 5.543% | $139.2534 | $139.25 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.56 | 8.517% | $259.9633 | $259.96 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.63 | 3.290% | $104.9736 | $104.97 | $104.95 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.82 | 7.794% | $177.6661 | $177.67 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.79 | 8.422% | $11.6987 | $11.70 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.66 | 13.528% | $226.67 | $226.67 | $226.65 | $226.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.36 | $1,149.2498 | $1,149.24 | $1,149.15 | $1,149.40 | |