| 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 | $130.80 | 12.514% | $147.1683 | $147.17 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.76 | 3.785% | $13.243 | $13.24 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.83 | 6.252% | $241.0114 | $241.01 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.94 | 9.457% | $239.6452 | $239.65 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.27 | 3.514% | $88.2664 | $88.27 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.52 | 3.728% | $224.5919 | $224.59 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.88 | 4.124% | $177.9271 | $177.93 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.00 | $1,131.8533 | $1,131.86 | $1,131.85 | $1,131.80 | |