| 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 | $249.98 | 3.436% | $258.5693 | $258.57 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.89 | 13.482% | $232.5133 | $232.51 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.80 | 3.515% | $112.6243 | $112.62 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.99 | 3.758% | $102.71 | $102.71 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.93 | 13.217% | $96.1552 | $96.16 | $96.15 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.86 | 10.436% | $123.5337 | $123.53 | $123.55 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.75 | 8.108% | $74.3243 | $74.32 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.20 | $1,000.4301 | $1,000.42 | $1,000.35 | $1,000.40 | |