| 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 | $202.50 | 5.863% | $214.3726 | $214.37 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.26 | 9.846% | $134.2977 | $134.30 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.46 | 3.639% | $99.9702 | $99.97 | $99.95 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.27 | 11.676% | $189.034 | $189.03 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.30 | 6.369% | $99.2423 | $99.24 | $99.25 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.40 | 10.400% | $162.7296 | $162.73 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.95 | 5.560% | $182.566 | $182.57 | $182.55 | $182.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.14 | $1,082.2124 | $1,082.21 | $1,082.20 | $1,082.20 | |