| 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 | $96.66 | 4.680% | $101.1837 | $101.18 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.53 | 5.194% | $217.2572 | $217.26 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.78 | 12.801% | $246.786 | $246.79 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.31 | 5.757% | $116.6605 | $116.66 | $116.65 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.51 | 5.683% | $103.0515 | $103.05 | $103.05 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.67 | 7.204% | $245.1434 | $245.14 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.72 | 3.538% | $86.682 | $86.68 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.18 | $1,116.7643 | $1,116.76 | $1,116.80 | $1,116.90 | |