| 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 | $225.90 | 8.680% | $245.5081 | $245.51 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.61 | 6.502% | $43.2505 | $43.25 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.47 | 8.312% | $226.8811 | $226.88 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.96 | 6.626% | $197.2154 | $197.22 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.48 | 4.849% | $182.9405 | $182.94 | $182.95 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.77 | 3.307% | $165.0536 | $165.05 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.59 | 12.321% | $163.5281 | $163.53 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.78 | $1,224.3773 | $1,224.38 | $1,224.40 | $1,224.40 | |