| 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 | $224.26 | 6.375% | $238.5566 | $238.56 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.48 | 6.229% | $5.8213 | $5.82 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.58 | 7.726% | $174.0637 | $174.06 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.54 | 6.258% | $252.4053 | $252.41 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.56 | 3.758% | $243.3748 | $243.37 | $243.35 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.42 | 5.710% | $42.728 | $42.73 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.95 | 3.353% | $43.3566 | $43.36 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.79 | $1,000.3063 | $1,000.31 | $1,000.25 | $1,000.40 | |