| 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 | $202.72 | 7.406% | $217.7334 | $217.73 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.77 | 13.836% | $164.8004 | $164.80 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.47 | 10.683% | $101.2417 | $101.24 | $101.25 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.38 | 4.689% | $204.5414 | $204.54 | $204.55 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.40 | 11.459% | $80.6963 | $80.70 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.28 | 5.340% | $155.1448 | $155.14 | $155.15 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.82 | 9.552% | $76.4892 | $76.49 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.84 | $1,000.6472 | $1,000.64 | $1,000.70 | $1,000.50 | |