| 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 | $230.42 | 4.546% | $240.8949 | $240.89 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.51 | 11.395% | $80.7725 | $80.77 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.48 | 12.346% | $209.5028 | $209.50 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.59 | 6.866% | $145.9683 | $145.97 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.65 | 12.800% | $253.4052 | $253.41 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.57 | 8.217% | $39.575 | $39.58 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.66 | 6.502% | $30.5235 | $30.52 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.88 | $1,000.6422 | $1,000.64 | $1,000.60 | $1,000.70 | |