| 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 | $204.28 | 5.376% | $215.2621 | $215.26 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.59 | 8.760% | $18.0433 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.43 | 9.543% | $258.9925 | $258.99 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.71 | 4.128% | $22.6062 | $22.61 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.36 | 12.764% | $106.4041 | $106.40 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.87 | 7.784% | $177.7035 | $177.70 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.32 | 8.505% | $202.1665 | $202.17 | $202.15 | $202.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.56 | $1,001.1782 | $1,001.17 | $1,001.15 | $1,001.20 | |