| 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 | $226.90 | 3.340% | $234.4785 | $234.48 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.35 | 6.493% | $224.008 | $224.01 | $224.00 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.33 | 12.163% | $207.8717 | $207.87 | $207.85 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.31 | 5.386% | $78.3123 | $78.31 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.38 | 6.824% | $83.7287 | $83.73 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.76 | 4.692% | $26.9687 | $26.97 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.77 | 3.681% | $145.9517 | $145.95 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.80 | $1,001.3196 | $1,001.32 | $1,001.30 | $1,001.40 | |