| 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 | $218.55 | 9.458% | $239.2205 | $239.22 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.81 | 5.838% | $210.4165 | $210.42 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.74 | 7.850% | $167.9656 | $167.97 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.88 | 4.422% | $183.6574 | $183.66 | $183.65 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.40 | 6.595% | $186.9676 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.63 | 6.434% | $135.8417 | $135.84 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.81 | 8.710% | $180.2521 | $180.25 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.82 | $1,304.3214 | $1,304.33 | $1,304.25 | $1,304.40 | |