| 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 | $225.66 | 8.475% | $244.7847 | $244.78 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.94 | 9.434% | $60.123 | $60.12 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.41 | 11.436% | $162.0391 | $162.04 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.37 | 9.544% | $230.4477 | $230.45 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.72 | 5.373% | $195.6987 | $195.70 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.47 | 3.825% | $140.6517 | $140.65 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.95 | 12.349% | $208.913 | $208.91 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.52 | $1,242.6579 | $1,242.65 | $1,242.65 | $1,242.60 | |