| 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 | $237.69 | 6.547% | $253.2516 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.80 | 3.161% | $176.199 | $176.20 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.67 | 8.435% | $80.9684 | $80.97 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.88 | 12.671% | $249.9944 | $249.99 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.93 | 3.674% | $26.8827 | $26.88 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.31 | 13.245% | $98.8742 | $98.87 | $98.85 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.60 | 5.682% | $114.7707 | $114.77 | $114.75 | $114.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.88 | $1,000.9410 | $1,000.93 | $1,000.90 | $1,001.10 | |