| 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 | $224.73 | 11.625% | $250.8549 | $250.85 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.76 | 8.846% | $104.2309 | $104.23 | $104.25 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.99 | 8.384% | $200.4996 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.60 | 10.469% | $163.0522 | $163.05 | $163.05 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.78 | 13.786% | $14.5419 | $14.54 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.41 | 9.125% | $116.1199 | $116.12 | $116.10 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.99 | 12.580% | $183.4941 | $183.49 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.26 | $1,032.7935 | $1,032.78 | $1,032.80 | $1,032.80 | |