| 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 | $131.89 | 12.714% | $148.6585 | $148.66 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.76 | 12.282% | $275.9442 | $275.94 | $275.95 | $275.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.35 | 5.271% | $148.8006 | $148.80 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.26 | 9.819% | $77.1588 | $77.16 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.57 | 8.152% | $232.0617 | $232.06 | $232.05 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.38 | 3.250% | $155.2674 | $155.27 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.78 | 5.485% | $49.3459 | $49.35 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.99 | $1,087.2371 | $1,087.24 | $1,087.20 | $1,087.30 | |