| 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 | $169.66 | 9.860% | $186.3885 | $186.39 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.79 | 5.591% | $126.4875 | $126.49 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.62 | 11.178% | $125.2087 | $125.21 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.41 | 9.116% | $74.6463 | $74.65 | $74.65 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.74 | 6.134% | $262.9364 | $262.94 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.45 | 13.782% | $51.7139 | $51.71 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.94 | 11.498% | $211.7793 | $211.78 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.61 | $1,039.1606 | $1,039.17 | $1,039.20 | $1,039.10 | |