| 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 | $74.96 | 6.145% | $79.5663 | $79.57 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.95 | 9.433% | $75.4541 | $75.45 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.45 | 5.734% | $45.9414 | $45.94 | $45.95 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.28 | 11.562% | $95.1401 | $95.14 | $95.15 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.86 | 4.201% | $256.1886 | $256.19 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.60 | 12.827% | $230.844 | $230.84 | $230.85 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.44 | 9.860% | $218.0062 | $218.01 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.54 | $1,001.1407 | $1,001.14 | $1,001.15 | $1,001.10 | |