| 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 | $140.91 | 12.482% | $158.4984 | $158.50 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.50 | 11.401% | $135.3522 | $135.35 | $135.35 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.48 | 5.109% | $155.0148 | $155.01 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.58 | 5.698% | $221.5219 | $221.52 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.49 | 5.330% | $125.8588 | $125.86 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.68 | 3.482% | $122.8124 | $122.81 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.65 | 9.835% | $259.9245 | $259.92 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.29 | $1,178.9830 | $1,178.97 | $1,178.90 | $1,179.00 | |