| 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 | $145.99 | 8.365% | $158.2021 | $158.20 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.47 | 9.727% | $174.9816 | $174.98 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.34 | 5.668% | $204.2985 | $204.30 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.73 | 8.864% | $36.7198 | $36.72 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.99 | 10.603% | $226.7251 | $226.73 | $226.75 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.50 | 13.397% | $218.2892 | $218.29 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.65 | 9.617% | $205.6963 | $205.70 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.67 | $1,224.9126 | $1,224.92 | $1,224.95 | $1,224.90 | |