| 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 | $187.58 | 10.385% | $207.0602 | $207.06 | $207.05 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.32 | 7.229% | $144.03 | $144.03 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.26 | 7.500% | $206.6795 | $206.68 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.97 | 12.143% | $222.0095 | $222.01 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.96 | 10.263% | $96.9873 | $96.99 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.85 | 4.387% | $40.5543 | $40.55 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.56 | 7.482% | $156.4508 | $156.45 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.50 | $1,073.7716 | $1,073.77 | $1,073.80 | $1,073.90 | |