| 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 | $5.27 | 4.731% | $5.5193 | $5.52 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.81 | 10.468% | $248.3431 | $248.34 | $248.35 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.77 | 5.350% | $207.2972 | $207.30 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.49 | 9.530% | $234.9309 | $234.93 | $234.95 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.99 | 5.122% | $141.9042 | $141.90 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.58 | 6.696% | $131.8549 | $131.85 | $131.85 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.29 | 11.206% | $30.3481 | $30.35 | $30.35 | $30.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.20 | $1,000.1977 | $1,000.19 | $1,000.20 | $1,000.10 | |