| 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 | $226.36 | 11.526% | $252.4503 | $252.45 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.35 | 6.459% | $212.226 | $212.23 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.40 | 12.582% | $51.1122 | $51.11 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.59 | 7.307% | $129.4015 | $129.40 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.64 | 12.778% | $194.6999 | $194.70 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.30 | 11.602% | $8.1469 | $8.15 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.86 | 13.800% | $158.0227 | $158.02 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.50 | $1,006.0595 | $1,006.06 | $1,006.05 | $1,006.00 | |