| 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 | $100.32 | 5.865% | $106.2038 | $106.20 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.81 | 12.330% | $249.1592 | $249.16 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.29 | 13.329% | $225.8534 | $225.85 | $225.85 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.87 | 8.104% | $251.7418 | $251.74 | $251.75 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.98 | 9.284% | $208.7106 | $208.71 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.37 | 11.209% | $98.2754 | $98.28 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.27 | 3.421% | $99.5634 | $99.56 | $99.55 | $99.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.91 | $1,239.5076 | $1,239.50 | $1,239.50 | $1,239.60 | |