| 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 | $189.61 | 4.554% | $198.2448 | $198.24 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.63 | 5.858% | $162.6296 | $162.63 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.31 | 7.420% | $72.3044 | $72.30 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.85 | 10.325% | $94.714 | $94.71 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.62 | 9.216% | $70.5754 | $70.58 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.52 | 3.382% | $165.9488 | $165.95 | $165.95 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.34 | 6.336% | $236.4275 | $236.43 | $236.45 | $236.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.88 | $1,000.8445 | $1,000.84 | $1,000.90 | $1,000.70 | |