| 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 | $184.75 | 12.702% | $208.2169 | $208.22 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.94 | 6.145% | $257.8687 | $257.87 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.63 | 9.604% | $157.4242 | $157.42 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.28 | 6.492% | $33.3107 | $33.31 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.53 | 8.578% | $222.0746 | $222.07 | $222.05 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.68 | 7.790% | $223.8583 | $223.86 | $223.85 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.36 | 7.362% | $40.1104 | $40.11 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.17 | $1,142.8638 | $1,142.86 | $1,142.75 | $1,142.90 | |