| 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 | $243.62 | 8.625% | $264.6322 | $264.63 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.33 | 7.705% | $155.4506 | $155.45 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.92 | 7.354% | $251.1225 | $251.12 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.74 | 6.242% | $32.6588 | $32.66 | $32.65 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.42 | 12.698% | $30.9018 | $30.90 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.25 | 13.354% | $255.3299 | $255.33 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.77 | 7.439% | $11.5712 | $11.57 | $11.55 | $11.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.05 | $1,001.6670 | $1,001.66 | $1,001.65 | $1,001.70 | |