| 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 | $100.81 | 5.527% | $106.3818 | $106.38 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.53 | 8.602% | $154.7904 | $154.79 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.29 | 3.434% | $246.4729 | $246.47 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.85 | 13.257% | $62.1215 | $62.12 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.48 | 13.274% | $91.1629 | $91.16 | $91.15 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.43 | 4.536% | $77.8061 | $77.81 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.64 | 6.142% | $261.7886 | $261.79 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.03 | $1,000.5242 | $1,000.52 | $1,000.50 | $1,000.60 | |