| 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 | $147.30 | 12.337% | $165.4724 | $165.47 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.37 | 6.108% | $227.4637 | $227.46 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.60 | 3.648% | $205.8449 | $205.84 | $205.85 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.96 | 5.330% | $11.5442 | $11.54 | $11.55 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.49 | 5.725% | $214.0826 | $214.08 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.72 | 13.438% | $110.8516 | $110.85 | $110.85 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.34 | 4.554% | $151.9588 | $151.96 | $151.95 | $152.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.78 | $1,087.2182 | $1,087.20 | $1,087.20 | $1,087.30 | |