| 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 | $239.96 | 5.580% | $253.3498 | $253.35 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.78 | 7.698% | $83.7675 | $83.77 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.86 | 3.235% | $37.0201 | $37.02 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.53 | 3.488% | $180.6176 | $180.62 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.25 | 10.777% | $157.5803 | $157.58 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.65 | 11.501% | $87.6955 | $87.70 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.34 | 5.601% | $201.0009 | $201.00 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.37 | $1,001.0317 | $1,001.04 | $1,001.00 | $1,001.00 | |