| 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 | $249.96 | 7.686% | $269.1719 | $269.17 | $269.15 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.89 | 12.684% | $250.0345 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.73 | 9.577% | $11.7576 | $11.76 | $11.75 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.51 | 10.802% | $6.1052 | $6.11 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.44 | 5.403% | $50.0032 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.61 | 7.367% | $178.8842 | $178.88 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.68 | 5.785% | $234.5042 | $234.50 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.82 | $1,000.4608 | $1,000.45 | $1,000.45 | $1,000.50 | |