| 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 | $137.30 | 5.343% | $144.6359 | $144.64 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.45 | 6.421% | $10.0568 | $10.06 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.48 | 7.422% | $267.9964 | $268.00 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.81 | 11.143% | $38.6889 | $38.69 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.60 | 12.280% | $242.0757 | $242.08 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.94 | 8.469% | $240.7361 | $240.74 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.52 | 6.221% | $255.4827 | $255.48 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.10 | $1,199.6725 | $1,199.69 | $1,199.75 | $1,199.70 | |