| 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 | $185.34 | 7.600% | $199.4258 | $199.43 | $199.45 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.25 | 5.710% | $26.6918 | $26.69 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.75 | 13.578% | $171.2188 | $171.22 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.55 | 12.456% | $251.3954 | $251.40 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.68 | 7.276% | $232.4456 | $232.45 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.47 | 3.625% | $7.7408 | $7.74 | $7.75 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.41 | 3.545% | $111.2177 | $111.22 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.45 | $1,000.1359 | $1,000.15 | $1,000.15 | $1,000.00 | |