| 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 | $78.77 | 4.344% | $82.1918 | $82.19 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.32 | 5.648% | $154.5842 | $154.58 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.57 | 9.305% | $125.2307 | $125.23 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.65 | 12.238% | $226.3279 | $226.33 | $226.35 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.45 | 9.424% | $22.3772 | $22.38 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.61 | 13.396% | $200.2687 | $200.27 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.50 | 12.439% | $189.4597 | $189.46 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.87 | $1,000.4402 | $1,000.44 | $1,000.50 | $1,000.50 | |