| 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 | $9.59 | 9.219% | $10.4741 | $10.47 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.31 | 3.564% | $43.8179 | $43.82 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.51 | 11.675% | $275.29 | $275.29 | $275.30 | $275.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.87 | 6.761% | $91.6757 | $91.68 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.42 | 5.626% | $147.2638 | $147.26 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.27 | 13.434% | $186.338 | $186.34 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.94 | 3.496% | $245.2234 | $245.22 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.91 | $1,000.0829 | $1,000.08 | $1,000.05 | $1,000.10 | |