| 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 | $231.87 | 4.416% | $242.1094 | $242.11 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.25 | 13.342% | $161.229 | $161.23 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.40 | 12.351% | $110.5534 | $110.55 | $110.55 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.85 | 10.395% | $101.3978 | $101.40 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.52 | 10.681% | $140.0336 | $140.03 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.62 | 8.737% | $238.8082 | $238.81 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.38 | 6.427% | $108.96 | $108.96 | $108.95 | $109.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.89 | $1,103.0914 | $1,103.09 | $1,103.10 | $1,103.10 | |