| 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 | $95.89 | 5.743% | $101.397 | $101.40 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.93 | 12.529% | $256.4873 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.69 | 13.323% | $159.4341 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.76 | 10.629% | $226.5239 | $226.52 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.62 | 12.799% | $103.3464 | $103.35 | $103.35 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.53 | 6.577% | $19.7487 | $19.75 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.28 | 9.767% | $119.9534 | $119.95 | $119.95 | $120.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.70 | $986.8908 | $986.89 | $986.90 | $986.80 | |