| 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 | $161.80 | 6.187% | $171.8106 | $171.81 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.97 | 11.838% | $205.7484 | $205.75 | $205.75 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.66 | 12.533% | $267.4459 | $267.45 | $267.45 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.88 | 8.801% | $145.6628 | $145.66 | $145.65 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.38 | 3.675% | $180.7885 | $180.79 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.90 | 9.655% | $37.173 | $37.17 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.61 | 5.137% | $240.3537 | $240.35 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.20 | $1,248.9829 | $1,248.98 | $1,248.95 | $1,249.00 | |