| 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 | $229.33 | 5.591% | $242.1518 | $242.15 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.26 | 3.154% | $161.1884 | $161.19 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.41 | 11.711% | $108.8177 | $108.82 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.75 | 9.647% | $19.4623 | $19.46 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.89 | 7.642% | $169.956 | $169.96 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.75 | 6.359% | $195.4347 | $195.43 | $195.45 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.32 | 8.224% | $104.2414 | $104.24 | $104.25 | $104.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.71 | $1,001.2523 | $1,001.25 | $1,001.25 | $1,001.30 | |