| 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 | $194.88 | 3.791% | $202.2679 | $202.27 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.52 | 7.530% | $29.5923 | $29.59 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.66 | 12.442% | $272.8518 | $272.85 | $272.85 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.99 | 7.440% | $61.2301 | $61.23 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.54 | 7.243% | $176.4576 | $176.46 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.99 | 6.254% | $154.0577 | $154.06 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.53 | 9.494% | $240.3722 | $240.37 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.11 | $1,136.8296 | $1,136.83 | $1,136.80 | $1,137.00 | |