| 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 | $194.75 | 6.625% | $207.6522 | $207.65 | $207.65 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.26 | 5.126% | $87.5279 | $87.53 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.45 | 10.437% | $251.189 | $251.19 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.65 | 3.628% | $17.2541 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.34 | 13.181% | $58.1071 | $58.11 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.60 | 6.656% | $249.1484 | $249.15 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.95 | 6.718% | $130.1426 | $130.14 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.00 | $1,001.0213 | $1,001.02 | $1,001.05 | $1,001.00 | |