| 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 | $189.97 | 6.508% | $202.3332 | $202.33 | $202.35 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.44 | 8.639% | $23.2922 | $23.29 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.69 | 7.244% | $265.6327 | $265.63 | $265.65 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.39 | 9.838% | $175.0708 | $175.07 | $175.05 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.70 | 9.438% | $141.9411 | $141.94 | $141.95 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.96 | 10.205% | $213.7536 | $213.75 | $213.75 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.93 | 7.620% | $262.5175 | $262.52 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.08 | $1,284.5411 | $1,284.53 | $1,284.55 | $1,284.50 | |