| 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 | $165.59 | 6.340% | $176.0884 | $176.09 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.87 | 10.604% | $159.126 | $159.13 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.82 | 10.419% | $80.4071 | $80.41 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.58 | 3.460% | $124.7521 | $124.75 | $124.75 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.98 | 10.727% | $232.5046 | $232.50 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.26 | 5.604% | $155.5125 | $155.51 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.36 | 12.485% | $110.6402 | $110.64 | $110.65 | $110.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.46 | $1,039.0309 | $1,039.03 | $1,039.05 | $1,039.00 | |