| 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 | $224.52 | 12.263% | $252.0529 | $252.05 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.77 | 5.252% | $150.2683 | $150.27 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.86 | 8.516% | $85.5757 | $85.58 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.50 | 8.242% | $227.8494 | $227.85 | $227.85 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.89 | 8.606% | $52.0114 | $52.01 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.59 | 12.491% | $171.65 | $171.65 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.71 | 5.200% | $170.1189 | $170.12 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.84 | $1,109.5266 | $1,109.53 | $1,109.50 | $1,109.60 | |