| 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 | $204.58 | 6.325% | $217.5197 | $217.52 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.74 | 6.585% | $247.0001 | $247.00 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.69 | 13.821% | $91.8422 | $91.84 | $91.85 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.88 | 4.324% | $124.0204 | $124.02 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.38 | 7.341% | $39.0507 | $39.05 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.98 | 11.832% | $100.6264 | $100.63 | $100.65 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.54 | 3.725% | $189.3396 | $189.34 | $189.35 | $189.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.79 | $1,009.3991 | $1,009.40 | $1,009.40 | $1,009.30 | |