| 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 | $103.52 | 5.673% | $109.3927 | $109.39 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.56 | 11.675% | $254.1276 | $254.13 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.29 | 8.105% | $103.0133 | $103.01 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.57 | 10.694% | $19.4489 | $19.45 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.75 | 11.237% | $239.9938 | $239.99 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.40 | 13.336% | $261.1261 | $261.13 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.71 | 11.349% | $92.0968 | $92.10 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.80 | $1,079.1992 | $1,079.20 | $1,079.25 | $1,079.10 | |