| 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 | $204.43 | 6.165% | $217.0331 | $217.03 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.70 | 9.651% | $181.6917 | $181.69 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.27 | 7.373% | $246.1741 | $246.17 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.37 | 11.790% | $114.4394 | $114.44 | $114.45 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.92 | 12.810% | $125.1289 | $125.13 | $125.15 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.99 | 11.539% | $97.0278 | $97.03 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.68 | 7.793% | $19.0578 | $19.06 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.36 | $1,000.5528 | $1,000.55 | $1,000.60 | $1,000.50 | |