| 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 | $225.30 | 12.219% | $252.8294 | $252.83 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.71 | 7.733% | $39.5488 | $39.55 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.35 | 6.742% | $250.1499 | $250.15 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.88 | 10.848% | $29.7959 | $29.80 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.86 | 13.459% | $164.3567 | $164.36 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.44 | 3.193% | $213.0316 | $213.03 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.57 | 13.535% | $50.6025 | $50.60 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.11 | $1,000.3148 | $1,000.32 | $1,000.35 | $1,000.20 | |