| 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 | $240.61 | 8.571% | $261.2327 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.71 | 3.483% | $240.8153 | $240.82 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.70 | 4.299% | $6.988 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.36 | 6.118% | $206.2509 | $206.25 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.85 | 10.735% | $167.0437 | $167.04 | $167.05 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.65 | 4.345% | $237.5414 | $237.54 | $237.55 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.79 | 5.435% | $38.7895 | $38.79 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.67 | $1,158.6615 | $1,158.66 | $1,158.70 | $1,158.60 | |