| 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 | $119.90 | 4.673% | $125.5029 | $125.50 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.40 | 11.844% | $178.2793 | $178.28 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.32 | 4.229% | $102.478 | $102.48 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.28 | 6.185% | $57.6372 | $57.64 | $57.65 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.82 | 11.218% | $261.1621 | $261.16 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.98 | 13.386% | $202.9383 | $202.94 | $202.95 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.98 | 6.768% | $72.5809 | $72.58 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.68 | $1,000.5787 | $1,000.58 | $1,000.65 | $1,000.60 | |