| 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 | $127.39 | 5.653% | $134.5914 | $134.59 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.75 | 10.816% | $17.4535 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.78 | 7.660% | $202.1639 | $202.16 | $202.15 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.59 | 12.258% | $277.9396 | $277.94 | $277.95 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.73 | 6.853% | $148.2372 | $148.24 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.55 | 6.646% | $32.5804 | $32.58 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.91 | 3.768% | $187.7267 | $187.73 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.70 | $1,000.6927 | $1,000.69 | $1,000.75 | $1,000.70 | |