| 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 | $177.89 | 3.813% | $184.6729 | $184.67 | $184.65 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.69 | 8.805% | $156.3419 | $156.34 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.57 | 5.481% | $166.2064 | $166.21 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.67 | 6.145% | $159.9287 | $159.93 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.79 | 6.730% | $84.0926 | $84.09 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.25 | 6.844% | $201.1338 | $201.13 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.31 | 6.179% | $48.1097 | $48.11 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.17 | $1,000.4860 | $1,000.48 | $1,000.50 | $1,000.40 | |