| 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 | $161.51 | 9.416% | $176.7178 | $176.72 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.59 | 6.870% | $40.1724 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.45 | 9.607% | $274.5107 | $274.51 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.99 | 6.212% | $172.0528 | $172.05 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.63 | 8.413% | $81.9928 | $81.99 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.84 | 6.235% | $232.4847 | $232.48 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.42 | 10.173% | $61.0579 | $61.06 | $61.05 | $61.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.43 | $1,038.9891 | $1,038.98 | $1,038.95 | $1,039.10 | |