| 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 | $100.86 | 6.278% | $107.192 | $107.19 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.72 | 7.624% | $198.8031 | $198.80 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.80 | 5.385% | $170.5129 | $170.51 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.75 | 12.232% | $133.2755 | $133.28 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.45 | 11.184% | $47.1976 | $47.20 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.50 | 5.834% | $91.5464 | $91.55 | $91.55 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.71 | 9.370% | $257.796 | $257.80 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.79 | $1,006.3235 | $1,006.33 | $1,006.35 | $1,006.30 | |