| 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 | $218.78 | 9.435% | $239.4219 | $239.42 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.53 | 7.808% | $19.9768 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.42 | 11.235% | $220.7125 | $220.71 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.71 | 13.263% | $194.4839 | $194.48 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.99 | 12.116% | $78.47 | $78.47 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.87 | 12.437% | $226.9766 | $226.98 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.56 | 12.821% | $154.0684 | $154.07 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.86 | $1,134.1101 | $1,134.11 | $1,134.10 | $1,134.20 | |