| 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 | $39.96 | 13.248% | $45.2539 | $45.25 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.82 | 4.148% | $133.122 | $133.12 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.42 | 8.767% | $139.6786 | $139.68 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.32 | 4.601% | $102.8437 | $102.84 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.41 | 12.568% | $245.8598 | $245.86 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.75 | 9.273% | $102.4434 | $102.44 | $102.45 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.96 | 4.288% | $239.8207 | $239.82 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.64 | $1,009.0221 | $1,009.01 | $1,009.00 | $1,009.00 | |