| 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 | $123.64 | 12.483% | $139.074 | $139.07 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.63 | 11.183% | $149.6857 | $149.69 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.34 | 13.627% | $249.2295 | $249.23 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.84 | 11.760% | $230.0468 | $230.05 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.98 | 10.267% | $15.4153 | $15.42 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.99 | 3.428% | $16.5381 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.29 | 5.601% | $238.9645 | $238.96 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.71 | $1,038.9539 | $1,038.96 | $1,038.95 | $1,038.90 | |