| 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 | $187.88 | 8.270% | $203.4177 | $203.42 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.56 | 10.516% | $217.2302 | $217.23 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.97 | 9.845% | $222.9524 | $222.95 | $222.95 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.64 | 10.627% | $223.0683 | $223.07 | $223.05 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.91 | 12.358% | $202.1433 | $202.14 | $202.15 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.65 | 11.854% | $245.6873 | $245.69 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.39 | 10.809% | $25.9182 | $25.92 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,212.00 | $1,340.4174 | $1,340.42 | $1,340.40 | $1,340.40 | |