| 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 | $202.88 | 5.571% | $214.1824 | $214.18 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.30 | 6.705% | $147.573 | $147.57 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.84 | 9.396% | $204.3955 | $204.40 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.98 | 10.768% | $88.5922 | $88.59 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.54 | 10.468% | $177.3453 | $177.35 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.32 | 10.710% | $133.2063 | $133.21 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.66 | 8.303% | $40.7869 | $40.79 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.52 | $1,006.0816 | $1,006.09 | $1,006.10 | $1,006.10 | |