| 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 | $139.96 | 6.677% | $149.3051 | $149.31 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.60 | 10.648% | $120.1637 | $120.16 | $120.15 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.29 | 11.216% | $199.3992 | $199.40 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.41 | 12.131% | $146.23 | $146.23 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.63 | 5.294% | $249.1572 | $249.16 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.51 | 8.744% | $86.4624 | $86.46 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.32 | 9.104% | $108.3621 | $108.36 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.72 | $1,059.0797 | $1,059.08 | $1,059.05 | $1,059.20 | |