| 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 | $139.53 | 13.477% | $158.3345 | $158.33 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.66 | 5.160% | $225.7365 | $225.74 | $225.75 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.72 | 7.374% | $160.7604 | $160.76 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.77 | 9.863% | $249.1363 | $249.14 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.79 | 10.479% | $60.5314 | $60.53 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.63 | 12.465% | $262.752 | $262.75 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.51 | 9.123% | $131.5041 | $131.50 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.61 | $1,248.7552 | $1,248.75 | $1,248.80 | $1,248.70 | |