| 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 | $169.81 | 5.695% | $179.4807 | $179.48 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.48 | 6.157% | $174.607 | $174.61 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.58 | 7.257% | $21.0009 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.73 | 4.482% | $175.2477 | $175.25 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.51 | 13.484% | $156.0518 | $156.05 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.30 | 7.587% | $82.0889 | $82.09 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.64 | 6.519% | $251.0014 | $251.00 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.05 | $1,039.4784 | $1,039.48 | $1,039.50 | $1,039.50 | |