| 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 | $140.62 | 12.537% | $158.2495 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.30 | 11.854% | $258.7183 | $258.72 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.35 | 7.698% | $269.6219 | $269.62 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.26 | 10.131% | $133.5449 | $133.54 | $133.55 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.46 | 9.743% | $68.5455 | $68.55 | $68.55 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.54 | 7.300% | $164.7484 | $164.75 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.41 | 6.865% | $237.6784 | $237.68 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.94 | $1,291.1069 | $1,291.11 | $1,291.10 | $1,290.90 | |