| 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 | $219.62 | 9.393% | $240.2489 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.74 | 4.630% | $154.5804 | $154.58 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.43 | 13.639% | $227.7666 | $227.77 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.83 | 7.561% | $188.0489 | $188.05 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.83 | 4.450% | $197.2329 | $197.23 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.97 | 6.573% | $111.8697 | $111.87 | $111.85 | $111.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.27 | 4.647% | $98.6507 | $98.65 | $98.65 | $98.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.69 | $1,218.3981 | $1,218.40 | $1,218.40 | $1,218.40 | |