| 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 | $40.96 | 5.257% | $43.1133 | $43.11 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.28 | 5.798% | $89.1666 | $89.17 | $89.15 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.76 | 13.236% | $277.1564 | $277.16 | $277.15 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.25 | 9.634% | $124.1605 | $124.16 | $124.15 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.50 | 8.772% | $110.4036 | $110.40 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.31 | 8.605% | $237.0956 | $237.10 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.84 | 4.345% | $120.8732 | $120.87 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.90 | $1,001.9692 | $1,001.97 | $1,001.90 | $1,002.10 | |