| 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 | $171.76 | 6.180% | $182.3748 | $182.37 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.72 | 4.755% | $110.747 | $110.75 | $110.75 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.93 | 3.309% | $118.733 | $118.73 | $118.75 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.36 | 10.286% | $42.3057 | $42.31 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.44 | 12.760% | $282.3961 | $282.40 | $282.40 | $282.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.38 | 8.146% | $120.453 | $120.45 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.53 | 9.307% | $143.7715 | $143.77 | $143.75 | $143.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.12 | $1,000.7811 | $1,000.78 | $1,000.75 | $1,000.80 | |