| 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 | $231.38 | 9.126% | $252.4957 | $252.50 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.48 | 6.142% | $235.0833 | $235.08 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.72 | 6.146% | $180.151 | $180.15 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.48 | 6.360% | $91.9801 | $91.98 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.71 | 6.334% | $40.0986 | $40.10 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.98 | 12.214% | $191.8635 | $191.86 | $191.85 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.78 | 3.144% | $10.0875 | $10.09 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.53 | $1,001.7597 | $1,001.76 | $1,001.80 | $1,001.90 | |