| 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 | $201.81 | 8.125% | $218.2071 | $218.21 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.57 | 3.545% | $143.4823 | $143.48 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.97 | 12.292% | $258.2379 | $258.24 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.28 | 6.104% | $167.9414 | $167.94 | $167.95 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.92 | 11.818% | $124.0285 | $124.03 | $124.05 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.90 | 11.337% | $39.97 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.84 | 5.208% | $101.8834 | $101.88 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.29 | $1,053.7506 | $1,053.75 | $1,053.80 | $1,053.70 | |