| 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 | $224.38 | 7.656% | $241.5585 | $241.56 | $241.55 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.60 | 12.347% | $8.5384 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.49 | 12.211% | $99.2955 | $99.30 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.57 | 8.314% | $261.6541 | $261.65 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.94 | 10.120% | $247.7039 | $247.70 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.78 | 10.530% | $55.0218 | $55.02 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.80 | 5.473% | $87.3316 | $87.33 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.56 | $1,001.1038 | $1,001.10 | $1,001.10 | $1,001.10 | |