| 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 | $204.42 | 4.719% | $214.0666 | $214.07 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.54 | 12.209% | $226.146 | $226.15 | $226.15 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.39 | 7.168% | $235.1159 | $235.12 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.39 | 10.343% | $83.1876 | $83.19 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.92 | 12.486% | $179.8876 | $179.89 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.93 | 7.872% | $29.0499 | $29.05 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.42 | 8.823% | $104.9271 | $104.93 | $104.95 | $104.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.01 | $1,072.3807 | $1,072.40 | $1,072.40 | $1,072.30 | |