| 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 | $39.94 | 3.273% | $41.2472 | $41.25 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.25 | 12.188% | $171.9281 | $171.93 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.82 | 13.745% | $63.4925 | $63.49 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.75 | 8.315% | $138.3724 | $138.37 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.77 | 13.143% | $218.1058 | $218.11 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.96 | 4.576% | $129.6324 | $129.63 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.48 | 7.295% | $246.2206 | $246.22 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.97 | $1,008.9990 | $1,009.00 | $1,009.00 | $1,008.90 | |