| 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 | $200.60 | 5.686% | $212.0061 | $212.01 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.31 | 7.352% | $101.2437 | $101.24 | $101.25 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.51 | 13.542% | $192.465 | $192.47 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.54 | 12.190% | $95.9673 | $95.97 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.33 | 9.507% | $219.3754 | $219.38 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.89 | 7.707% | $96.8178 | $96.82 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.62 | 7.796% | $118.166 | $118.17 | $118.15 | $118.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.80 | $1,036.0413 | $1,036.06 | $1,036.00 | $1,036.10 | |