| 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 | $196.78 | 5.255% | $207.1208 | $207.12 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.59 | 4.599% | $104.1701 | $104.17 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.54 | 11.451% | $112.0528 | $112.05 | $112.05 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.57 | 3.369% | $167.0133 | $167.01 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.68 | 10.342% | $221.4343 | $221.43 | $221.45 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.77 | 9.852% | $27.2103 | $27.21 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.31 | 12.470% | $244.4086 | $244.41 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.24 | $1,083.4102 | $1,083.40 | $1,083.35 | $1,083.40 | |