| 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 | $133.40 | 9.487% | $146.0557 | $146.06 | $146.05 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.38 | 12.371% | $264.4989 | $264.50 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.84 | 5.862% | $43.234 | $43.23 | $43.25 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.66 | 8.550% | $231.9279 | $231.93 | $231.95 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.50 | 3.786% | $12.9733 | $12.97 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.41 | 12.650% | $185.2079 | $185.21 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.28 | 6.797% | $102.8242 | $102.82 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.47 | $986.7219 | $986.72 | $986.70 | $986.70 | |