| 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 | $53.57 | 7.343% | $57.5036 | $57.50 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.81 | 9.478% | $228.601 | $228.60 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.36 | 6.225% | $132.1014 | $132.10 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.94 | 10.331% | $260.315 | $260.32 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.48 | 7.490% | $35.9877 | $35.99 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.36 | 12.330% | $235.1741 | $235.17 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.85 | 10.515% | $51.7763 | $51.78 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.37 | $1,001.4591 | $1,001.46 | $1,001.45 | $1,001.50 | |