| 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 | $216.55 | 5.303% | $228.0336 | $228.03 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.87 | 12.378% | $100.9941 | $100.99 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.44 | 3.804% | $81.4239 | $81.42 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.50 | 5.539% | $191.5533 | $191.55 | $191.55 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.65 | 6.756% | $170.436 | $170.44 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.41 | 11.598% | $116.5195 | $116.52 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.72 | 12.193% | $258.8517 | $258.85 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.14 | $1,147.8121 | $1,147.80 | $1,147.80 | $1,147.80 | |