| 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 | $118.43 | 6.700% | $126.3648 | $126.36 | $126.35 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.60 | 3.682% | $166.5133 | $166.51 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.48 | 6.750% | $214.0124 | $214.01 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.44 | 5.594% | $211.6526 | $211.65 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.25 | 7.744% | $106.9359 | $106.94 | $106.95 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.35 | 4.544% | $78.7739 | $78.77 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.41 | 4.870% | $200.7317 | $200.73 | $200.75 | $200.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.96 | $1,104.9846 | $1,104.97 | $1,104.95 | $1,105.00 | |