| 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 | $224.28 | 12.581% | $252.4967 | $252.50 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.43 | 5.814% | $17.3852 | $17.39 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.77 | 12.670% | $252.1217 | $252.12 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.55 | 8.105% | $208.1562 | $208.16 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.72 | 7.558% | $144.9021 | $144.90 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.86 | 7.822% | $73.168 | $73.17 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.58 | 6.189% | $42.0296 | $42.03 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.19 | $990.2595 | $990.27 | $990.25 | $990.30 | |