| 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 | $38.42 | 7.125% | $41.1574 | $41.16 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.51 | 3.150% | $30.4396 | $30.44 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.61 | 12.802% | $149.5867 | $149.59 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.87 | 4.854% | $21.883 | $21.88 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.73 | 11.167% | $249.8256 | $249.83 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.74 | 11.835% | $258.0481 | $258.05 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.35 | 3.527% | $254.0035 | $254.00 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.23 | $1,004.9439 | $1,004.95 | $1,005.00 | $1,004.90 | |