| 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 | $100.41 | 6.334% | $106.77 | $106.77 | $106.75 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.72 | 8.792% | $217.2794 | $217.28 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.45 | 5.496% | $245.2255 | $245.23 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.67 | 9.493% | $149.6441 | $149.64 | $149.65 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.31 | 6.746% | $106.0095 | $106.01 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.59 | 12.816% | $225.1695 | $225.17 | $225.15 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.28 | 8.572% | $39.3899 | $39.39 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.43 | $1,089.4879 | $1,089.49 | $1,089.50 | $1,089.50 | |