| 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 | $50.57 | 9.128% | $55.186 | $55.19 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.76 | 8.391% | $165.5781 | $165.58 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.27 | 4.522% | $208.281 | $208.28 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.65 | 10.392% | $203.8388 | $203.84 | $203.85 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.69 | 10.799% | $45.0841 | $45.08 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.56 | 8.747% | $87.6066 | $87.61 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.67 | 7.414% | $234.8822 | $234.88 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.17 | $1,000.4568 | $1,000.46 | $1,000.55 | $1,000.50 | |