| 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 | $16.74 | 7.575% | $18.0081 | $18.01 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.75 | 11.873% | $81.3876 | $81.39 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.81 | 5.644% | $122.3463 | $122.35 | $122.35 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.69 | 12.486% | $270.7426 | $270.74 | $270.75 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.30 | 10.336% | $275.0676 | $275.07 | $275.05 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.42 | 9.450% | $86.9252 | $86.93 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.40 | 11.459% | $146.4571 | $146.46 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.11 | $1,000.9345 | $1,000.95 | $1,000.95 | $1,000.90 | |