| 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 | $129.53 | 13.500% | $147.0166 | $147.02 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.37 | 5.848% | $197.2689 | $197.27 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.40 | 11.418% | $184.2854 | $184.29 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.60 | 4.468% | $162.5522 | $162.55 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.25 | 4.852% | $144.9579 | $144.96 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.52 | 11.345% | $202.1134 | $202.11 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.82 | 6.450% | $206.3214 | $206.32 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.49 | $1,244.5158 | $1,244.52 | $1,244.45 | $1,244.60 | |