| 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 | $100.86 | 5.489% | $106.3962 | $106.40 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.70 | 5.579% | $228.7897 | $228.79 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.47 | 6.590% | $252.0534 | $252.05 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.42 | 3.781% | $187.2417 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.94 | 10.301% | $56.1873 | $56.19 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.41 | 10.223% | $154.7641 | $154.76 | $154.75 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.57 | 9.340% | $94.6556 | $94.66 | $94.65 | $94.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.37 | $1,080.0880 | $1,080.09 | $1,080.10 | $1,080.20 | |