| 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 | $225.60 | 8.805% | $245.4641 | $245.46 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.53 | 8.403% | $239.0611 | $239.06 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.33 | 7.845% | $11.1404 | $11.14 | $11.15 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.39 | 3.483% | $141.1405 | $141.14 | $141.15 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.99 | 4.105% | $164.4755 | $164.48 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.37 | 13.624% | $262.8918 | $262.89 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.89 | 8.153% | $188.0673 | $188.07 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.10 | $1,252.2407 | $1,252.24 | $1,252.25 | $1,252.30 | |