| 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 | $99.26 | 5.192% | $104.4136 | $104.41 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.62 | 5.365% | $204.0077 | $204.01 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.82 | 13.484% | $199.5276 | $199.53 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.63 | 7.764% | $219.4398 | $219.44 | $219.45 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.62 | 7.840% | $268.1118 | $268.11 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.66 | 4.474% | $167.8479 | $167.85 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.81 | 12.599% | $48.2036 | $48.20 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.42 | $1,211.5520 | $1,211.55 | $1,211.55 | $1,211.40 | |