| 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 | $136.79 | 9.245% | $149.4362 | $149.44 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.74 | 6.276% | $244.1585 | $244.16 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.93 | 11.766% | $61.3931 | $61.39 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.84 | 13.849% | $150.0985 | $150.10 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.31 | 10.441% | $236.6861 | $236.69 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.99 | 12.445% | $44.9668 | $44.97 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.40 | 13.659% | $263.0069 | $263.01 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.00 | $1,149.7461 | $1,149.76 | $1,149.75 | $1,149.80 | |