| 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 | $142.51 | 11.237% | $158.5238 | $158.52 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.85 | 4.399% | $202.3775 | $202.38 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.50 | 5.141% | $104.6153 | $104.62 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.34 | 4.820% | $162.8274 | $162.83 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.59 | 6.390% | $15.5223 | $15.52 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.33 | 5.456% | $239.7331 | $239.73 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.64 | 8.407% | $248.9458 | $248.95 | $248.95 | $248.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.76 | $1,132.5452 | $1,132.55 | $1,132.55 | $1,132.40 | |