| 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 | $206.29 | 5.210% | $217.0377 | $217.04 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.75 | 6.254% | $209.0547 | $209.05 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.30 | 3.611% | $112.2107 | $112.21 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.87 | 12.742% | $25.7841 | $25.78 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.87 | 11.435% | $158.0928 | $158.09 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.28 | 5.514% | $179.6692 | $179.67 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.89 | 6.727% | $143.9641 | $143.96 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.25 | $1,045.8133 | $1,045.80 | $1,045.80 | $1,045.90 | |