| 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 | $229.40 | 10.487% | $253.4572 | $253.46 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.53 | 3.390% | $45.0057 | $45.01 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.34 | 3.400% | $186.4716 | $186.47 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.34 | 4.350% | $189.2283 | $189.23 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.58 | 10.634% | $17.2368 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.82 | 6.608% | $235.4118 | $235.41 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.84 | 4.619% | $75.1583 | $75.16 | $75.15 | $75.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.85 | $1,001.9697 | $1,001.98 | $1,001.95 | $1,002.00 | |