| 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 | $200.81 | 5.626% | $212.1076 | $212.11 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.59 | 9.744% | $239.8894 | $239.89 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.64 | 11.364% | $122.0995 | $122.10 | $122.10 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.78 | 10.519% | $215.2689 | $215.27 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.82 | 7.557% | $106.2878 | $106.29 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.81 | 3.456% | $53.6006 | $53.60 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.50 | 5.870% | $91.5776 | $91.58 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.95 | $1,040.8314 | $1,040.84 | $1,040.85 | $1,040.90 | |