| 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 | $161.81 | 12.500% | $182.0363 | $182.04 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.75 | 9.208% | $24.8448 | $24.84 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.78 | 10.179% | $128.667 | $128.67 | $128.65 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.35 | 4.426% | $12.8966 | $12.90 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.33 | 10.476% | $242.307 | $242.31 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.77 | 9.620% | $228.8537 | $228.85 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.38 | 12.815% | $193.3423 | $193.34 | $193.35 | $193.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.17 | $1,012.9477 | $1,012.95 | $1,012.95 | $1,012.90 | |