| 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 | $144.35 | 12.583% | $162.5136 | $162.51 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.84 | 5.324% | $19.843 | $19.84 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.42 | 6.628% | $50.563 | $50.56 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.44 | 8.637% | $209.061 | $209.06 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.31 | 11.500% | $261.2557 | $261.26 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.37 | 4.264% | $248.5341 | $248.53 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.53 | 5.544% | $52.2759 | $52.28 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.26 | $1,004.0463 | $1,004.04 | $1,004.05 | $1,004.10 | |