| 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 | $188.28 | 6.595% | $200.6971 | $200.70 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.54 | 3.402% | $172.2057 | $172.21 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.80 | 11.398% | $250.4227 | $250.42 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.80 | 9.540% | $185.9989 | $186.00 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.92 | 9.425% | $242.836 | $242.84 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.99 | 4.369% | $21.9071 | $21.91 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.60 | 4.608% | $68.6228 | $68.62 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.93 | $1,142.6903 | $1,142.70 | $1,142.65 | $1,142.60 | |