| 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 | $130.70 | 13.300% | $148.0831 | $148.08 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.50 | 4.807% | $139.9173 | $139.92 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.93 | 8.725% | $66.2461 | $66.25 | $66.25 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.93 | 9.805% | $226.1214 | $226.12 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.74 | 12.415% | $164.9578 | $164.96 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.28 | 12.726% | $232.5312 | $232.53 | $232.55 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.75 | 6.399% | $250.8356 | $250.84 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.83 | $1,228.6925 | $1,228.70 | $1,228.70 | $1,228.60 | |