| 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 | $131.99 | 11.528% | $147.2058 | $147.21 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.71 | 3.481% | $103.1809 | $103.18 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.32 | 4.259% | $52.4631 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.49 | 7.119% | $246.8986 | $246.90 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.97 | 13.435% | $239.3138 | $239.31 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.50 | 4.780% | $121.0209 | $121.02 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.74 | 5.504% | $239.2198 | $239.22 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.72 | $1,149.3029 | $1,149.30 | $1,149.25 | $1,149.30 | |