| 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 | $99.62 | 8.639% | $108.2262 | $108.23 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.26 | 5.449% | $118.377 | $118.38 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.84 | 12.270% | $130.0536 | $130.05 | $130.05 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.96 | 12.174% | $211.964 | $211.96 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.29 | 12.175% | $133.8136 | $133.81 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.77 | 6.819% | $115.1188 | $115.12 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.76 | 4.332% | $238.6699 | $238.67 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.50 | $1,056.2231 | $1,056.22 | $1,056.20 | $1,056.30 | |