| 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 | $95.46 | 7.292% | $102.4209 | $102.42 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.70 | 5.491% | $36.6054 | $36.61 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.56 | 11.850% | $271.3034 | $271.30 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.58 | 11.335% | $51.8598 | $51.86 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.59 | 12.150% | $224.9617 | $224.96 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.89 | 4.828% | $97.3747 | $97.37 | $97.35 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.89 | 5.255% | $254.6013 | $254.60 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.67 | $1,039.1272 | $1,039.12 | $1,039.05 | $1,039.20 | |