| 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 | $218.87 | 9.287% | $239.1965 | $239.20 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.38 | 9.587% | $154.9341 | $154.93 | $154.95 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.89 | 6.408% | $251.0058 | $251.01 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.65 | 3.658% | $252.5627 | $252.56 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.90 | 8.616% | $185.6247 | $185.62 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.32 | 12.207% | $174.2799 | $174.28 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.48 | 13.719% | $23.2897 | $23.29 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.49 | $1,280.8934 | $1,280.89 | $1,280.90 | $1,280.90 | |