| 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 | $161.28 | 5.786% | $170.6117 | $170.61 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.45 | 9.869% | $131.2385 | $131.24 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.68 | 4.451% | $22.645 | $22.65 | $22.65 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.60 | 5.570% | $164.2669 | $164.27 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.54 | 12.715% | $9.6259 | $9.63 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.98 | 13.181% | $259.1619 | $259.16 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.25 | 10.405% | $246.4792 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.78 | $1,004.0291 | $1,004.04 | $1,004.05 | $1,004.00 | |