| 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 | $131.42 | 12.850% | $148.3075 | $148.31 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.94 | 6.117% | $123.032 | $123.03 | $123.05 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.55 | 10.384% | $239.0366 | $239.04 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.58 | 7.794% | $175.2515 | $175.25 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.92 | 13.323% | $149.4957 | $149.50 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.39 | 9.686% | $85.9829 | $85.98 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.80 | 9.784% | $268.7512 | $268.75 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.60 | $1,189.8574 | $1,189.86 | $1,189.90 | $1,189.90 | |