| 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 | $39.75 | 5.596% | $41.9744 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.67 | 8.838% | $47.5296 | $47.53 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.92 | 9.463% | $241.8257 | $241.83 | $241.85 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.83 | 12.350% | $121.147 | $121.15 | $121.15 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.41 | 7.688% | $158.7429 | $158.74 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.49 | 9.684% | $134.3519 | $134.35 | $134.35 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.37 | 10.185% | $254.935 | $254.94 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.44 | $1,000.5065 | $1,000.51 | $1,000.55 | $1,000.40 | |