| 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 | $225.74 | 11.837% | $252.4608 | $252.46 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.67 | 11.657% | $234.1112 | $234.11 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.60 | 10.430% | $66.9206 | $66.92 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.48 | 5.774% | $171.8616 | $171.86 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.83 | 11.595% | $25.4771 | $25.48 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.28 | 6.256% | $205.3716 | $205.37 | $205.35 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.81 | 8.128% | $229.0259 | $229.03 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.41 | $1,185.2288 | $1,185.23 | $1,185.20 | $1,185.30 | |