| 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 | $176.72 | 3.719% | $183.2922 | $183.29 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.76 | 8.750% | $151.989 | $151.99 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.91 | 9.636% | $209.3061 | $209.31 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.70 | 9.341% | $253.3431 | $253.34 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.85 | 5.629% | $41.0369 | $41.04 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.32 | 5.141% | $139.1226 | $139.12 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.86 | 9.661% | $22.8753 | $22.88 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.12 | $1,000.9652 | $1,000.97 | $1,001.00 | $1,000.90 | |