| 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 | $42.77 | 5.743% | $45.2263 | $45.23 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.29 | 7.186% | $240.4075 | $240.41 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.43 | 10.393% | $270.9375 | $270.94 | $270.95 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.94 | 10.858% | $114.1172 | $114.12 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.88 | 7.370% | $210.3164 | $210.32 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.56 | 5.168% | $14.2608 | $14.26 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.39 | 8.645% | $105.8094 | $105.81 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.26 | $1,001.0751 | $1,001.09 | $1,001.05 | $1,001.00 | |