| 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 | $38.30 | 13.344% | $43.4108 | $43.41 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.43 | 7.224% | $264.2321 | $264.23 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.25 | 8.125% | $155.9703 | $155.97 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.50 | 12.480% | $124.2904 | $124.29 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.25 | 10.808% | $9.1417 | $9.14 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.47 | 13.785% | $278.1702 | $278.17 | $278.15 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.38 | 12.278% | $125.0552 | $125.06 | $125.05 | $125.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.58 | $1,000.2707 | $1,000.27 | $1,000.25 | $1,000.30 | |