| 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 | $206.37 | 9.248% | $225.4551 | $225.46 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.31 | 12.659% | $180.6036 | $180.60 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.39 | 7.128% | $96.833 | $96.83 | $96.85 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.86 | 13.363% | $154.015 | $154.02 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.30 | 13.685% | $208.3846 | $208.38 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.85 | 12.601% | $261.0654 | $261.07 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.42 | 13.183% | $117.0539 | $117.05 | $117.05 | $117.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.50 | $1,243.4106 | $1,243.41 | $1,243.40 | $1,243.50 | |