| 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 | $142.60 | 11.119% | $158.4557 | $158.46 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.53 | 12.310% | $129.7517 | $129.75 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.98 | 6.672% | $200.522 | $200.52 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.77 | 9.242% | $102.4362 | $102.44 | $102.45 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.83 | 7.418% | $251.1755 | $251.18 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.30 | 7.492% | $146.5116 | $146.51 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.95 | 5.599% | $149.8978 | $149.90 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.96 | $1,138.7505 | $1,138.76 | $1,138.75 | $1,138.80 | |