| 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 | $100.88 | 6.485% | $107.4221 | $107.42 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.99 | 12.614% | $122.738 | $122.74 | $122.75 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.25 | 7.832% | $224.5601 | $224.56 | $224.55 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.62 | 12.190% | $190.2967 | $190.30 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.97 | 7.590% | $46.2314 | $46.23 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.97 | 6.444% | $94.7032 | $94.70 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.30 | 12.868% | $200.115 | $200.12 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.98 | $986.0665 | $986.07 | $986.05 | $986.00 | |