| 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 | $242.77 | 3.187% | $250.5071 | $250.51 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.83 | 12.510% | $77.4406 | $77.44 | $77.45 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.26 | 8.370% | $80.4756 | $80.48 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.58 | 4.617% | $231.8103 | $231.81 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.64 | 13.803% | $109.9792 | $109.98 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.67 | 7.229% | $75.7787 | $75.78 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.98 | 6.796% | $174.0561 | $174.06 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.73 | $1,000.0476 | $1,000.06 | $1,000.10 | $1,000.10 | |