| 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 | $194.71 | 5.633% | $205.678 | $205.68 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.57 | 13.759% | $97.3436 | $97.34 | $97.35 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.36 | 13.151% | $198.4216 | $198.42 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.27 | 12.200% | $18.2549 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.86 | 12.678% | $160.9718 | $160.97 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.81 | 8.738% | $78.0848 | $78.08 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.84 | 8.167% | $245.366 | $245.37 | $245.35 | $245.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.42 | $1,004.1207 | $1,004.11 | $1,004.10 | $1,004.20 | |