| 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 | $186.58 | 8.400% | $202.2527 | $202.25 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.30 | 6.603% | $204.9976 | $205.00 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.53 | 7.729% | $39.3534 | $39.35 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.77 | 12.792% | $202.7662 | $202.77 | $202.75 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.45 | 10.765% | $260.7962 | $260.80 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.87 | 10.143% | $27.3926 | $27.39 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.84 | 10.160% | $190.4005 | $190.40 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.34 | $1,127.9592 | $1,127.96 | $1,127.95 | $1,128.10 | |