| 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 | $78.85 | 7.177% | $84.5091 | $84.51 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.49 | 8.760% | $272.4329 | $272.43 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.50 | 5.657% | $162.1835 | $162.18 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.68 | 3.203% | $201.9476 | $201.95 | $201.95 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.36 | 13.417% | $122.8987 | $122.90 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.77 | 10.268% | $16.2866 | $16.29 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.94 | 9.469% | $140.0546 | $140.05 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.59 | $1,000.3130 | $1,000.31 | $1,000.35 | $1,000.30 | |