| 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 | $140.37 | 6.411% | $149.3691 | $149.37 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.39 | 9.177% | $262.4506 | $262.45 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.68 | 10.496% | $189.6995 | $189.70 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.40 | 9.400% | $136.0936 | $136.09 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.49 | 3.605% | $237.7631 | $237.76 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.51 | 7.135% | $110.8954 | $110.90 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.46 | 9.861% | $232.3121 | $232.31 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,221.30 | $1,318.5834 | $1,318.58 | $1,318.55 | $1,318.70 | |