| 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 | $100.70 | 5.349% | $106.0864 | $106.09 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.64 | 6.758% | $143.739 | $143.74 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.67 | 4.437% | $136.4678 | $136.47 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.80 | 11.605% | $173.8806 | $173.88 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.49 | 12.176% | $242.8498 | $242.85 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.98 | 4.864% | $170.9073 | $170.91 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.85 | 7.240% | $66.3279 | $66.33 | $66.35 | $66.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.13 | $1,040.2588 | $1,040.27 | $1,040.30 | $1,040.20 | |