| 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 | $218.80 | 13.432% | $248.1892 | $248.19 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.36 | 4.155% | $229.516 | $229.52 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.80 | 5.783% | $140.4798 | $140.48 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.58 | 3.178% | $179.0964 | $179.10 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.90 | 12.414% | $39.2325 | $39.23 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.45 | 6.288% | $21.7359 | $21.74 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.32 | 12.736% | $81.5307 | $81.53 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.21 | $939.7805 | $939.79 | $939.85 | $939.70 | |