| 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 | $240.57 | 8.299% | $260.5349 | $260.53 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.65 | 9.435% | $159.3921 | $159.39 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.64 | 4.687% | $225.747 | $225.75 | $225.75 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.89 | 8.562% | $87.8158 | $87.82 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.35 | 4.665% | $173.0636 | $173.06 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.70 | 6.258% | $262.1385 | $262.14 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.38 | 7.454% | $58.4335 | $58.43 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.18 | $1,227.1254 | $1,227.12 | $1,227.15 | $1,227.00 | |