| 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 | 12.427% | $252.4211 | $252.42 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.92 | 10.390% | $19.7819 | $19.78 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.93 | 8.391% | $179.8532 | $179.85 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.74 | 7.306% | $254.0362 | $254.04 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.53 | 11.635% | $279.6792 | $279.68 | $279.70 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.84 | 3.138% | $115.3495 | $115.35 | $115.35 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.62 | 4.204% | $86.0933 | $86.09 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.10 | $1,187.2144 | $1,187.21 | $1,187.25 | $1,187.20 | |