| 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 | $100.56 | 5.640% | $106.2316 | $106.23 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.60 | 9.189% | $21.401 | $21.40 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.31 | 11.828% | $231.8306 | $231.83 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.48 | 7.698% | $227.7597 | $227.76 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.31 | 9.724% | $270.2612 | $270.26 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.92 | 7.150% | $202.4278 | $202.43 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.87 | 8.570% | $82.3721 | $82.37 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.05 | $1,142.2840 | $1,142.28 | $1,142.30 | $1,142.30 | |