| 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 | $224.85 | 12.285% | $252.4728 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.32 | 8.808% | $9.0528 | $9.05 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.61 | 12.862% | $204.9687 | $204.97 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.30 | 6.798% | $257.7036 | $257.70 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.98 | 10.792% | $147.3312 | $147.33 | $147.35 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.92 | 10.665% | $216.8149 | $216.81 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.52 | 12.160% | $223.7816 | $223.78 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.50 | $1,312.1256 | $1,312.11 | $1,312.10 | $1,312.20 | |