| 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 | $145.98 | 8.651% | $158.6087 | $158.61 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.52 | 11.358% | $174.2975 | $174.30 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.96 | 13.379% | $284.5359 | $284.54 | $284.55 | $284.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.44 | 5.624% | $90.2451 | $90.25 | $90.25 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.86 | 7.840% | $152.9818 | $152.98 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.34 | 6.265% | $115.1275 | $115.13 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.80 | 12.666% | $157.5071 | $157.51 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.90 | $1,133.3036 | $1,133.32 | $1,133.35 | $1,133.20 | |