| 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 | $224.48 | 12.257% | $251.9945 | $251.99 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.79 | 9.365% | $204.2829 | $204.28 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.28 | 13.239% | $122.6152 | $122.62 | $122.60 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.66 | 3.402% | $121.6628 | $121.66 | $121.65 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.74 | 9.245% | $157.0288 | $157.03 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.78 | 5.383% | $14.5218 | $14.52 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.63 | 11.691% | $107.927 | $107.93 | $107.95 | $107.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.36 | $980.0330 | $980.03 | $980.05 | $980.00 | |