| 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 | $250.96 | 12.138% | $281.4215 | $281.42 | $281.40 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.32 | 6.494% | $12.0551 | $12.06 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.84 | 13.210% | $225.1068 | $225.11 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.75 | 6.179% | $154.7559 | $154.76 | $154.75 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.28 | 4.339% | $144.28 | $144.28 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.38 | 3.800% | $127.0304 | $127.03 | $127.05 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.97 | 7.140% | $55.6807 | $55.68 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.50 | $1,000.3304 | $1,000.34 | $1,000.35 | $1,000.40 | |