| 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 | $186.37 | 8.471% | $202.1574 | $202.16 | $202.15 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.84 | 11.152% | $174.3308 | $174.33 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.92 | 12.818% | $240.2121 | $240.21 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.30 | 13.262% | $278.9643 | $278.96 | $278.95 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.78 | 13.736% | $9.986 | $9.99 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.33 | 7.169% | $178.2542 | $178.25 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.27 | 5.595% | $8.7327 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.81 | $1,092.6375 | $1,092.63 | $1,092.65 | $1,092.70 | |