| 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 | $130.59 | 13.507% | $148.2288 | $148.23 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.60 | 3.207% | $234.8991 | $234.90 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.60 | 4.211% | $170.4892 | $170.49 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.63 | 9.360% | $54.2754 | $54.28 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.91 | 9.745% | $218.2938 | $218.29 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.81 | 9.639% | $254.1542 | $254.15 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.95 | 12.736% | $49.5475 | $49.55 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.09 | $1,129.8880 | $1,129.89 | $1,129.95 | $1,129.90 | |