| 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 | $99.81 | 6.175% | $105.9733 | $105.97 | $105.95 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.46 | 5.166% | $243.4172 | $243.42 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.25 | 9.813% | $202.3305 | $202.33 | $202.35 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.31 | 12.650% | $154.6797 | $154.68 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.53 | 7.254% | $188.2629 | $188.26 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.68 | 12.675% | $165.2717 | $165.27 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.26 | 8.465% | $79.4615 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.30 | $1,139.3968 | $1,139.39 | $1,139.35 | $1,139.50 | |