| 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 | $218.79 | 9.246% | $239.0193 | $239.02 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.25 | 12.703% | $187.3687 | $187.37 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.75 | 4.233% | $258.2373 | $258.24 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.65 | 5.762% | $122.3138 | $122.31 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.54 | 7.617% | $145.8641 | $145.86 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.68 | 9.120% | $179.6988 | $179.70 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.87 | 11.591% | $109.2141 | $109.21 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.53 | $1,241.7161 | $1,241.71 | $1,241.65 | $1,241.70 | |