| 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 | $184.73 | 10.645% | $204.3945 | $204.39 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.50 | 4.821% | $218.5518 | $218.55 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.93 | 4.741% | $251.3051 | $251.31 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.74 | 12.635% | $99.9523 | $99.95 | $99.95 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.48 | 10.473% | $51.3479 | $51.35 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.41 | 12.164% | $126.0836 | $126.08 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.69 | 13.460% | $149.4155 | $149.42 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.48 | $1,101.0507 | $1,101.05 | $1,101.05 | $1,101.10 | |