| 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 | $147.28 | 7.589% | $158.4571 | $158.46 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.63 | 12.496% | $213.3262 | $213.33 | $213.35 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.93 | 6.167% | $43.4542 | $43.45 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.31 | 12.278% | $177.7473 | $177.75 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.64 | 7.608% | $233.122 | $233.12 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.39 | 8.279% | $250.5468 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.39 | 13.144% | $120.3739 | $120.37 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.57 | $1,197.0275 | $1,197.03 | $1,197.00 | $1,197.00 | |