| 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 | $102.75 | 6.107% | $109.0249 | $109.02 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.55 | 7.454% | $151.0266 | $151.03 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.98 | 5.650% | $81.3294 | $81.33 | $81.35 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.68 | 10.373% | $136.5093 | $136.51 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.41 | 9.859% | $14.7321 | $14.73 | $14.75 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.52 | 6.385% | $251.6218 | $251.62 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.83 | 4.522% | $187.9619 | $187.96 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.72 | $932.2060 | $932.20 | $932.20 | $932.10 | |