| 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 | $107.38 | 6.401% | $114.2534 | $114.25 | $114.25 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.69 | 7.588% | $107.2545 | $107.25 | $107.25 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.74 | 9.658% | $109.3729 | $109.37 | $109.35 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.25 | 5.750% | $46.7944 | $46.79 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.38 | 10.797% | $241.9585 | $241.96 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.77 | 12.183% | $137.7271 | $137.73 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.46 | 6.663% | $246.8822 | $246.88 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.67 | $1,004.2430 | $1,004.23 | $1,004.25 | $1,004.40 | |