| 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 | $131.30 | 12.750% | $148.0408 | $148.04 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.89 | 7.585% | $250.5547 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.62 | 11.798% | $167.2722 | $167.27 | $167.25 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.31 | 10.504% | $273.2874 | $273.29 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.81 | 10.569% | $125.8386 | $125.84 | $125.85 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.67 | 3.476% | $130.0383 | $130.04 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.40 | 12.818% | $136.9611 | $136.96 | $136.95 | $137.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.00 | $1,231.9931 | $1,231.99 | $1,232.00 | $1,232.00 | |