| 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 | $245.97 | 5.418% | $259.2967 | $259.30 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.63 | 3.864% | $192.8027 | $192.80 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.97 | 9.374% | $134.4972 | $134.50 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.71 | 5.540% | $220.2725 | $220.27 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.50 | 5.266% | $116.3189 | $116.32 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.36 | 6.663% | $17.4501 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.85 | 6.666% | $59.573 | $59.57 | $59.55 | $59.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.99 | $1,000.2111 | $1,000.21 | $1,000.15 | $1,000.30 | |