| 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 | $199.74 | 12.389% | $224.4858 | $224.49 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.80 | 5.224% | $25.0433 | $25.04 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.91 | 4.136% | $7.1958 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.58 | 8.695% | $246.2811 | $246.28 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.90 | 13.526% | $35.0795 | $35.08 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.95 | 6.667% | $149.2805 | $149.28 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.86 | 13.784% | $171.6545 | $171.65 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.74 | $859.0205 | $859.02 | $859.10 | $859.10 | |