| 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 | $130.50 | 12.591% | $146.9313 | $146.93 | $146.95 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.90 | 3.435% | $161.2552 | $161.26 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.25 | 8.322% | $168.1699 | $168.17 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.61 | 10.795% | $126.9821 | $126.98 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.96 | 8.787% | $7.5716 | $7.57 | $7.55 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.25 | 12.232% | $212.3991 | $212.40 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.96 | 9.500% | $186.1062 | $186.11 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.43 | $1,009.4154 | $1,009.42 | $1,009.40 | $1,009.50 | |