| 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 | $178.29 | 12.387% | $200.3748 | $200.37 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.37 | 13.624% | $66.3223 | $66.32 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.30 | 13.317% | $179.3808 | $179.38 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.61 | 5.439% | $248.4248 | $248.42 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.50 | 11.333% | $32.8432 | $32.84 | $32.85 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.41 | 10.769% | $13.7464 | $13.75 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.88 | 9.763% | $260.0066 | $260.01 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.36 | $1,001.0989 | $1,001.09 | $1,001.05 | $1,001.00 | |