| 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 | $145.44 | 8.800% | $158.2387 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.35 | 13.305% | $271.1955 | $271.20 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.61 | 10.701% | $219.8633 | $219.86 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.76 | 8.691% | $27.9988 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.84 | 3.124% | $213.3017 | $213.30 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.49 | 7.341% | $264.5848 | $264.58 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.92 | 8.231% | $189.3177 | $189.32 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,237.41 | $1,344.5005 | $1,344.50 | $1,344.50 | $1,344.50 | |