| 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 | $130.97 | 12.657% | $147.5469 | $147.55 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.47 | 12.654% | $257.3806 | $257.38 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.41 | 6.402% | $102.5822 | $102.58 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.98 | 7.166% | $20.3401 | $20.34 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.87 | 10.139% | $112.1986 | $112.20 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.59 | 8.470% | $199.1401 | $199.14 | $199.15 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.57 | 4.542% | $48.6852 | $48.69 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.86 | $887.8737 | $887.88 | $887.95 | $887.80 | |