| 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 | $27.73 | 9.450% | $30.3505 | $30.35 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.45 | 11.799% | $8.329 | $8.33 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.50 | 6.160% | $159.7708 | $159.77 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.71 | 4.346% | $173.9552 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.27 | 10.391% | $253.0934 | $253.09 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.86 | 6.328% | $128.508 | $128.51 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.51 | 5.785% | $247.0186 | $247.02 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.03 | $1,001.0255 | $1,001.03 | $1,001.00 | $1,001.10 | |