| 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 | $5.78 | 6.807% | $6.1734 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.65 | 6.571% | $179.732 | $179.73 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.78 | 3.339% | $183.7161 | $183.72 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.41 | 13.143% | $80.7954 | $80.80 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.82 | 9.329% | $260.0062 | $260.01 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.27 | 4.764% | $181.5246 | $181.52 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.75 | 7.330% | $108.135 | $108.14 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.46 | $1,000.0827 | $1,000.09 | $1,000.05 | $1,000.00 | |