| 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 | $224.75 | 12.208% | $252.1875 | $252.19 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.45 | 13.395% | $192.1478 | $192.15 | $192.15 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.50 | 10.799% | $100.2731 | $100.27 | $100.25 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.29 | 8.701% | $34.0125 | $34.01 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.49 | 8.849% | $44.073 | $44.07 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.32 | 12.844% | $162.8565 | $162.86 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.67 | 7.766% | $142.9732 | $142.97 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.47 | $928.5236 | $928.52 | $928.45 | $928.60 | |