| 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 | $188.44 | 11.305% | $209.7431 | $209.74 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.52 | 5.493% | $126.0852 | $126.09 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.62 | 10.271% | $46.9975 | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.75 | 3.647% | $143.8102 | $143.81 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.87 | 4.271% | $249.0721 | $249.07 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.66 | 9.625% | $175.0273 | $175.03 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.91 | 13.813% | $88.6717 | $88.67 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.77 | $1,039.4071 | $1,039.41 | $1,039.40 | $1,039.40 | |