| 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 | $240.54 | 8.575% | $261.1663 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.47 | 8.654% | $244.9822 | $244.98 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.25 | 11.392% | $48.177 | $48.18 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.35 | 5.588% | $204.1544 | $204.15 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.31 | 4.143% | $154.4545 | $154.45 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.68 | 4.375% | $83.166 | $83.17 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.90 | 11.411% | $228.2811 | $228.28 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.50 | $1,224.3815 | $1,224.38 | $1,224.40 | $1,224.60 | |