| 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 | $12.50 | 12.600% | $14.075 | $14.08 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.52 | 10.112% | $167.9428 | $167.94 | $167.95 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.71 | 9.198% | $114.3412 | $114.34 | $114.35 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.55 | 3.490% | $214.7935 | $214.79 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.30 | 11.516% | $238.9788 | $238.98 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.37 | 10.342% | $255.2983 | $255.30 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.60 | 5.663% | $206.6768 | $206.68 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.55 | $1,212.1064 | $1,212.11 | $1,212.20 | $1,212.10 | |