| 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 | $38.85 | 12.518% | $43.7132 | $43.71 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.28 | 7.541% | $145.4815 | $145.48 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.67 | 9.585% | $98.2649 | $98.26 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.26 | 6.845% | $102.849 | $102.85 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.41 | 7.452% | $205.6739 | $205.67 | $205.65 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.86 | 4.574% | $214.2303 | $214.23 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.79 | 4.355% | $190.7505 | $190.75 | $190.75 | $190.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.12 | $1,000.9633 | $1,000.95 | $1,000.95 | $1,001.00 | |