| 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 | $177.82 | 3.734% | $184.4598 | $184.46 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.25 | 6.812% | $248.0709 | $248.07 | $248.05 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.51 | 6.795% | $174.6205 | $174.62 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.47 | 3.376% | $170.0225 | $170.02 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.94 | 8.743% | $57.5685 | $57.57 | $57.55 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.74 | 11.362% | $115.5269 | $115.53 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.72 | 13.410% | $50.717 | $50.72 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.45 | $1,000.9861 | $1,000.99 | $1,000.90 | $1,001.00 | |