| 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 | $104.37 | 9.464% | $114.2476 | $114.25 | $114.25 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.72 | 3.572% | $225.497 | $225.50 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.48 | 4.777% | $218.4391 | $218.44 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.69 | 5.304% | $25.9996 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.77 | 8.835% | $235.9216 | $235.92 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.59 | 13.404% | $48.2988 | $48.30 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.42 | 7.822% | $197.7671 | $197.77 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.04 | $1,066.1708 | $1,066.18 | $1,066.15 | $1,066.10 | |