| 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 | $233.77 | 6.572% | $249.1334 | $249.13 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.90 | 13.570% | $199.7696 | $199.77 | $199.75 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.67 | 10.397% | $69.1858 | $69.19 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.55 | 8.646% | $187.4687 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.88 | 8.698% | $64.0014 | $64.00 | $64.00 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.41 | 5.743% | $55.4199 | $55.42 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.97 | 4.129% | $179.0706 | $179.07 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.15 | $1,004.0494 | $1,004.05 | $1,004.00 | $1,004.10 | |