| 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 | $155.43 | 12.489% | $174.8417 | $174.84 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.40 | 6.648% | $108.1411 | $108.14 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.96 | 9.315% | $242.6356 | $242.64 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.92 | 6.402% | $42.4757 | $42.48 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.27 | 4.716% | $85.1027 | $85.10 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.79 | 5.681% | $265.0374 | $265.04 | $265.05 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.42 | 13.814% | $121.1209 | $121.12 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.19 | $1,039.3551 | $1,039.36 | $1,039.40 | $1,039.20 | |