| 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 | $145.42 | 12.146% | $163.0827 | $163.08 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.45 | 4.485% | $53.7575 | $53.76 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.79 | 13.617% | $112.2422 | $112.24 | $112.25 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.51 | 13.763% | $187.1515 | $187.15 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.28 | 9.284% | $256.0306 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.48 | 7.286% | $180.7555 | $180.76 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.77 | 12.840% | $48.2617 | $48.26 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.70 | $1,001.2817 | $1,001.28 | $1,001.30 | $1,001.40 | |