| 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 | $101.31 | 6.846% | $108.2457 | $108.25 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.97 | 9.824% | $82.3351 | $82.34 | $82.35 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.46 | 10.405% | $113.121 | $113.12 | $113.10 | $113.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.67 | 13.463% | $114.2232 | $114.22 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.33 | 3.504% | $195.9641 | $195.96 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.32 | 13.484% | $272.7247 | $272.72 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.25 | 7.332% | $155.8997 | $155.90 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.31 | $1,042.5135 | $1,042.51 | $1,042.45 | $1,042.40 | |