| 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 | $95.95 | 8.125% | $103.7459 | $103.75 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.38 | 5.123% | $198.0307 | $198.03 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.55 | 12.200% | $113.9391 | $113.94 | $113.95 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.53 | 5.153% | $223.4817 | $223.48 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.90 | 9.553% | $258.4355 | $258.44 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.82 | 6.857% | $173.9846 | $173.98 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.31 | 11.864% | $140.1768 | $140.18 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.44 | $1,211.7943 | $1,211.80 | $1,211.90 | $1,211.70 | |