| 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 | $224.56 | 12.273% | $252.1202 | $252.12 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.65 | 3.166% | $210.0976 | $210.10 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.67 | 8.532% | $262.2893 | $262.29 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.93 | 11.796% | $79.2969 | $79.30 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.50 | 5.765% | $51.296 | $51.30 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.47 | 6.324% | $43.0293 | $43.03 | $43.05 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.55 | 3.448% | $219.8787 | $219.88 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.33 | $1,118.0080 | $1,118.02 | $1,118.05 | $1,118.00 | |