| 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 | $102.86 | 6.337% | $109.3782 | $109.38 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.36 | 13.468% | $48.065 | $48.07 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.26 | 10.549% | $270.027 | $270.03 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.79 | 9.486% | $147.5762 | $147.58 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.82 | 4.267% | $242.7544 | $242.75 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.69 | 13.167% | $160.3463 | $160.35 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.41 | 13.542% | $44.7469 | $44.75 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.19 | $1,022.8940 | $1,022.91 | $1,022.95 | $1,022.90 | |