| 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 | $130.52 | 12.630% | $147.0047 | $147.00 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.83 | 12.618% | $151.8428 | $151.84 | $151.85 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.50 | 6.163% | $216.0417 | $216.04 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.26 | 6.728% | $157.1677 | $157.17 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.51 | 10.636% | $18.266 | $18.27 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.85 | 10.632% | $264.2445 | $264.24 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.47 | 11.821% | $144.7746 | $144.77 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.94 | $1,099.3420 | $1,099.33 | $1,099.30 | $1,099.30 | |