| 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 | $142.75 | 5.335% | $150.3657 | $150.37 | $150.35 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.39 | 8.765% | $236.4442 | $236.44 | $236.45 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.44 | 3.562% | $149.585 | $149.59 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.62 | 7.627% | $247.1331 | $247.13 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.58 | 3.175% | $147.1069 | $147.11 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.42 | 7.550% | $62.8307 | $62.83 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.26 | 5.395% | $6.5977 | $6.60 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.46 | $1,000.0633 | $1,000.07 | $1,000.10 | $1,000.00 | |