| 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 | $69.59 | 5.432% | $73.3701 | $73.37 | $73.35 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.26 | 11.475% | $12.5521 | $12.55 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.71 | 7.158% | $172.2136 | $172.21 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.80 | 12.200% | $186.0276 | $186.03 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.95 | 3.631% | $99.4339 | $99.43 | $99.45 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.38 | 10.715% | $206.3506 | $206.35 | $206.35 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.50 | 5.480% | $251.5698 | $251.57 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.19 | $1,001.5177 | $1,001.51 | $1,001.50 | $1,001.60 | |