| 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 | $87.53 | 5.654% | $92.4789 | $92.48 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.68 | 6.758% | $75.4566 | $75.46 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.58 | 13.470% | $280.929 | $280.93 | $280.95 | $280.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.51 | 3.418% | $106.0138 | $106.01 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.76 | 3.786% | $54.7575 | $54.76 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.28 | 3.385% | $137.7915 | $137.79 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.55 | 5.622% | $254.0737 | $254.07 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.89 | $1,001.5010 | $1,001.50 | $1,001.50 | $1,001.60 | |