| 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 | $150.90 | 4.164% | $157.1835 | $157.18 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.29 | 7.589% | $269.2845 | $269.28 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.34 | 7.636% | $160.7436 | $160.74 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.45 | 7.585% | $79.0212 | $79.02 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.74 | 9.534% | $179.351 | $179.35 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.56 | 11.704% | $94.4569 | $94.46 | $94.45 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.30 | 12.671% | $60.0536 | $60.05 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.58 | $1,000.0943 | $1,000.08 | $1,000.10 | $1,000.20 | |