| 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 | $154.62 | 4.384% | $161.3985 | $161.40 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.60 | 7.576% | $215.7975 | $215.80 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.32 | 5.740% | $151.5466 | $151.55 | $151.55 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.30 | 8.260% | $11.1508 | $11.15 | $11.15 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.59 | 6.865% | $260.3125 | $260.31 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.51 | 12.490% | $237.9276 | $237.93 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.90 | 5.859% | $223.2566 | $223.26 | $223.25 | $223.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.84 | $1,261.3901 | $1,261.40 | $1,261.40 | $1,261.40 | |