| 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 | $17.70 | 13.153% | $20.0281 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.37 | 9.471% | $147.0962 | $147.10 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.52 | 5.194% | $259.3242 | $259.32 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.92 | 3.587% | $200.8759 | $200.88 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.50 | 13.298% | $50.4176 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.99 | 5.562% | $58.0485 | $58.05 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.38 | 10.237% | $264.9877 | $264.99 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.38 | $1,000.7782 | $1,000.79 | $1,000.80 | $1,000.70 | |