| 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 | $225.96 | 8.424% | $244.9949 | $244.99 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.64 | 11.467% | $242.5968 | $242.60 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.60 | 11.683% | $100.068 | $100.07 | $100.05 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.34 | 4.109% | $41.9976 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.35 | 5.379% | $225.8799 | $225.88 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.96 | 7.782% | $242.4664 | $242.47 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.55 | 10.520% | $206.1751 | $206.18 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.40 | $1,304.1787 | $1,304.19 | $1,304.20 | $1,304.30 | |