| 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 | $139.83 | 13.370% | $158.5253 | $158.53 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.97 | 8.496% | $236.4887 | $236.49 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.41 | 10.845% | $31.4911 | $31.49 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.84 | 4.311% | $106.2303 | $106.23 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.42 | 8.159% | $146.4689 | $146.47 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.53 | 9.810% | $248.7526 | $248.75 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.50 | 12.673% | $228.1628 | $228.16 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.50 | $1,156.1197 | $1,156.12 | $1,156.15 | $1,156.20 | |