| 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 | $186.99 | 8.475% | $202.8374 | $202.84 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.39 | 10.540% | $82.2307 | $82.23 | $82.25 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.60 | 10.221% | $189.1392 | $189.14 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.45 | 12.676% | $245.014 | $245.01 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.68 | 10.760% | $186.83 | $186.83 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.96 | 9.640% | $19.6913 | $19.69 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.51 | 12.531% | $216.6334 | $216.63 | $216.65 | $216.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.58 | $1,142.3760 | $1,142.37 | $1,142.45 | $1,142.20 | |