| 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 | $188.35 | 8.295% | $203.9736 | $203.97 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.33 | 5.645% | $102.8243 | $102.82 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.75 | 5.312% | $251.4324 | $251.43 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.96 | 11.724% | $21.1829 | $21.18 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.86 | 6.364% | $140.2516 | $140.25 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.56 | 9.465% | $104.6048 | $104.60 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.27 | 3.621% | $215.8115 | $215.81 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.08 | $1,040.0811 | $1,040.06 | $1,040.05 | $1,040.10 | |