| 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 | $177.54 | 8.275% | $192.2314 | $192.23 | $192.25 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.62 | 11.760% | $159.3921 | $159.39 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.79 | 9.525% | $272.4872 | $272.49 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.56 | 12.254% | $248.71 | $248.71 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.97 | 6.732% | $7.4392 | $7.44 | $7.45 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.31 | 3.322% | $209.0307 | $209.03 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.70 | 9.847% | $112.8129 | $112.81 | $112.80 | $112.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.49 | $1,202.1035 | $1,202.10 | $1,202.15 | $1,202.00 | |