| 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 | $227.55 | 6.177% | $241.6058 | $241.61 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.50 | 6.456% | $257.0912 | $257.09 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.46 | 12.229% | $263.1321 | $263.13 | $263.15 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.58 | 4.689% | $107.39 | $107.39 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.39 | 3.174% | $98.4177 | $98.42 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.78 | 6.208% | $99.6019 | $99.60 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.79 | 4.842% | $20.7482 | $20.75 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.05 | $1,087.9869 | $1,087.99 | $1,088.00 | $1,087.90 | |