| 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 | $42.62 | 6.689% | $45.4709 | $45.47 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.93 | 6.379% | $9.4996 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.49 | 13.139% | $206.4674 | $206.47 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.68 | 3.430% | $126.8879 | $126.89 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.36 | 10.215% | $270.4235 | $270.42 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.96 | 8.641% | $171.6093 | $171.61 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.63 | 4.254% | $171.6334 | $171.63 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.67 | $1,001.9920 | $1,001.99 | $1,001.95 | $1,002.00 | |