| 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 | $97.61 | 7.515% | $104.9454 | $104.95 | $104.95 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.30 | 8.421% | $217.1673 | $217.17 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.73 | 9.365% | $145.1602 | $145.16 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.54 | 8.818% | $20.1749 | $20.17 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.50 | 6.693% | $204.3171 | $204.32 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.59 | 10.114% | $159.2138 | $159.21 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.67 | 13.316% | $139.0047 | $139.00 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.94 | $989.9834 | $989.98 | $989.90 | $990.00 | |