| 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 | $143.30 | 10.465% | $158.2963 | $158.30 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.85 | 9.844% | $53.6588 | $53.66 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.61 | 7.315% | $268.9421 | $268.94 | $268.95 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.89 | 12.604% | $157.5217 | $157.52 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.25 | 8.720% | $252.5022 | $252.50 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.32 | 4.518% | $201.009 | $201.01 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.81 | 6.428% | $123.2543 | $123.25 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.03 | $1,215.1844 | $1,215.18 | $1,215.15 | $1,215.20 | |