| 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 | $204.69 | 5.225% | $215.3851 | $215.39 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.78 | 7.121% | $106.8853 | $106.89 | $106.90 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.39 | 3.426% | $12.8145 | $12.81 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.82 | 9.763% | $237.9881 | $237.99 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.86 | 10.429% | $108.0658 | $108.07 | $108.05 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.89 | 11.654% | $251.0987 | $251.10 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.88 | 6.338% | $88.1329 | $88.13 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.31 | $1,020.3704 | $1,020.38 | $1,020.40 | $1,020.40 | |