| 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 | $123.29 | 6.285% | $131.0388 | $131.04 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.40 | 13.368% | $247.5957 | $247.60 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.99 | 5.250% | $242.0645 | $242.06 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.65 | 8.120% | $189.9128 | $189.91 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.41 | 11.607% | $133.2699 | $133.27 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.45 | 10.271% | $32.4748 | $32.47 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.30 | 6.509% | $169.6688 | $169.67 | $169.65 | $169.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.49 | $1,146.0253 | $1,146.02 | $1,145.95 | $1,146.10 | |