| 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 | $218.71 | 7.815% | $235.8022 | $235.80 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.66 | 12.267% | $9.7223 | $9.72 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.49 | 5.849% | $142.3563 | $142.36 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.38 | 5.561% | $259.0256 | $259.03 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.27 | 5.286% | $163.4776 | $163.48 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.84 | 3.494% | $238.9055 | $238.91 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.98 | 6.173% | $239.9297 | $239.93 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,219.33 | $1,289.2192 | $1,289.23 | $1,289.25 | $1,289.20 | |