| 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 | $146.87 | 5.358% | $154.7393 | $154.74 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.81 | 7.436% | $265.1628 | $265.16 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.39 | 6.461% | $130.2976 | $130.30 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.43 | 10.186% | $104.0486 | $104.05 | $104.05 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.44 | 7.811% | $130.9257 | $130.93 | $130.95 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.27 | 5.844% | $38.3896 | $38.39 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.33 | 4.391% | $217.4778 | $217.48 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.54 | $1,041.0414 | $1,041.05 | $1,041.10 | $1,041.00 | |