| 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 | $39.27 | 7.275% | $42.1269 | $42.13 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.55 | 3.692% | $257.7265 | $257.73 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.33 | 8.270% | $155.1834 | $155.18 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.88 | 11.466% | $180.4412 | $180.44 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.63 | 8.844% | $92.1147 | $92.11 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.84 | 11.433% | $174.7715 | $174.77 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.86 | 11.763% | $102.6655 | $102.67 | $102.65 | $102.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.36 | $1,005.0297 | $1,005.03 | $1,005.05 | $1,005.00 | |