| 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 | $37.96 | 9.519% | $41.5734 | $41.57 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.71 | 12.239% | $73.7522 | $73.75 | $73.75 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.48 | 12.168% | $228.2394 | $228.24 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.32 | 8.770% | $267.9223 | $267.92 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.28 | 7.140% | $62.4412 | $62.44 | $62.45 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.44 | 11.741% | $160.2813 | $160.28 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.59 | 5.483% | $175.7241 | $175.72 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.78 | $1,009.9339 | $1,009.92 | $1,009.90 | $1,009.90 | |