| 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 | $219.99 | 12.815% | $248.1817 | $248.18 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.44 | 12.860% | $80.6272 | $80.63 | $80.65 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.28 | 3.697% | $243.9783 | $243.98 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.96 | 4.836% | $226.4038 | $226.40 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.74 | 7.671% | $131.0787 | $131.08 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.50 | 8.423% | $127.397 | $127.40 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.59 | 4.726% | $110.5802 | $110.58 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.50 | $1,168.2469 | $1,168.25 | $1,168.35 | $1,168.30 | |