| 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 | $150.61 | 5.622% | $159.0773 | $159.08 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.60 | 5.175% | $251.9993 | $252.00 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.68 | 8.833% | $228.201 | $228.20 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.39 | 12.304% | $145.3101 | $145.31 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.32 | 8.454% | $128.3228 | $128.32 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.61 | 8.204% | $75.3208 | $75.32 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.96 | 11.334% | $51.1691 | $51.17 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.17 | $1,039.4004 | $1,039.40 | $1,039.35 | $1,039.40 | |