| 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 | $225.79 | 8.253% | $244.4244 | $244.42 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.34 | 8.377% | $170.5204 | $170.52 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.89 | 8.799% | $138.0551 | $138.06 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.48 | 8.598% | $32.0147 | $32.01 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.25 | 4.836% | $19.1326 | $19.13 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.96 | 3.792% | $252.173 | $252.17 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.90 | 12.263% | $159.3012 | $159.30 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.61 | $1,015.6214 | $1,015.61 | $1,015.55 | $1,015.60 | |