| 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 | $100.97 | 5.137% | $106.1568 | $106.16 | $106.15 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.84 | 3.535% | $217.2578 | $217.26 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.94 | 8.126% | $224.8372 | $224.84 | $224.85 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.75 | 6.709% | $20.0079 | $20.01 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.50 | 3.794% | $121.958 | $121.96 | $121.95 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.72 | 12.856% | $260.3814 | $260.38 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.29 | 8.524% | $46.98 | $46.98 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.01 | $997.5791 | $997.59 | $997.60 | $997.70 | |