| 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 | $37.32 | 13.203% | $42.2474 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.34 | 6.644% | $60.0832 | $60.08 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.44 | 4.746% | $152.3426 | $152.34 | $152.35 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.91 | 11.248% | $155.6471 | $155.65 | $155.65 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.51 | 12.162% | $205.8285 | $205.83 | $205.85 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.32 | 13.195% | $273.1622 | $273.16 | $273.15 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.26 | 7.620% | $112.2046 | $112.20 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.10 | $1,001.5156 | $1,001.51 | $1,001.55 | $1,001.40 | |