| 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 | $117.83 | 13.285% | $133.4837 | $133.48 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.51 | 6.805% | $158.6161 | $158.62 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.87 | 11.657% | $146.1255 | $146.13 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.97 | 10.305% | $215.0617 | $215.06 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.96 | 6.612% | $177.9994 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.84 | 8.329% | $125.4883 | $125.49 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.61 | 7.543% | $101.7464 | $101.75 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.59 | $1,058.5211 | $1,058.53 | $1,058.55 | $1,058.50 | |