| 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 | $101.61 | 9.719% | $111.4855 | $111.49 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.59 | 6.156% | $216.123 | $216.12 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.50 | 3.198% | $201.7521 | $201.75 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.66 | 4.238% | $18.4084 | $18.41 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.34 | 7.219% | $227.6688 | $227.67 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.28 | 12.350% | $153.1106 | $153.11 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.57 | 7.742% | $71.7238 | $71.72 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.55 | $1,000.2722 | $1,000.27 | $1,000.20 | $1,000.30 | |