| 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 | $35.99 | 3.605% | $37.2874 | $37.29 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.36 | 5.726% | $26.8121 | $26.81 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.45 | 8.334% | $40.5711 | $40.57 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.40 | 9.220% | $193.7563 | $193.76 | $193.75 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.79 | 13.494% | $180.2171 | $180.22 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.35 | 12.273% | $245.1481 | $245.15 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.69 | 11.661% | $276.5731 | $276.57 | $276.55 | $276.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.03 | $1,000.3652 | $1,000.37 | $1,000.30 | $1,000.40 | |