| 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 | $158.33 | 8.600% | $171.9464 | $171.95 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.95 | 12.311% | $213.3347 | $213.33 | $213.35 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.85 | 8.293% | $205.5943 | $205.59 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.39 | 9.648% | $175.8644 | $175.86 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.32 | 9.205% | $49.4917 | $49.49 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.36 | 6.218% | $178.8286 | $178.83 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.87 | 4.311% | $253.3401 | $253.34 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.07 | $1,248.4002 | $1,248.39 | $1,248.45 | $1,248.30 | |