| 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 | $170.32 | 5.382% | $179.4866 | $179.49 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.27 | 13.104% | $139.4233 | $139.42 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.45 | 11.192% | $200.646 | $200.65 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.49 | 10.526% | $16.0152 | $16.02 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.38 | 8.756% | $214.6626 | $214.66 | $214.65 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.42 | 4.538% | $49.5719 | $49.57 | $49.55 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.33 | 9.300% | $201.4727 | $201.47 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.66 | $1,001.2783 | $1,001.28 | $1,001.20 | $1,001.30 | |