| 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 | $249.57 | 11.486% | $278.2356 | $278.24 | $278.25 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.58 | 9.359% | $214.9779 | $214.98 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.85 | 7.349% | $57.8074 | $57.81 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.53 | 3.783% | $142.7328 | $142.73 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.39 | 7.217% | $131.2229 | $131.22 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.67 | 4.415% | $119.7327 | $119.73 | $119.75 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.74 | 13.582% | $56.4957 | $56.50 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.33 | $1,001.2050 | $1,001.21 | $1,001.25 | $1,001.10 | |