| 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 | $130.95 | 12.288% | $147.0411 | $147.04 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.68 | 5.198% | $30.1708 | $30.17 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.62 | 10.492% | $28.3081 | $28.31 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.33 | 5.285% | $225.6573 | $225.66 | $225.65 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.26 | 7.527% | $235.7637 | $235.76 | $235.75 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.34 | 10.498% | $236.8414 | $236.84 | $236.85 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.26 | 10.560% | $244.6251 | $244.63 | $244.65 | $244.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.44 | $1,148.4075 | $1,148.41 | $1,148.40 | $1,148.40 | |