| 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 | $205.72 | 5.705% | $217.4563 | $217.46 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.40 | 8.750% | $104.835 | $104.84 | $104.85 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.64 | 3.407% | $194.0329 | $194.03 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.68 | 13.381% | $12.1091 | $12.11 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.71 | 9.727% | $141.2296 | $141.23 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.75 | 10.667% | $232.124 | $232.12 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.32 | 7.533% | $111.1031 | $111.10 | $111.10 | $111.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.22 | $1,012.8900 | $1,012.89 | $1,012.90 | $1,012.80 | |