| 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 | $158.39 | 8.378% | $171.6599 | $171.66 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.40 | 5.359% | $218.5146 | $218.51 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.81 | 11.352% | $149.0001 | $149.00 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.30 | 10.294% | $100.6984 | $100.70 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.68 | 11.311% | $207.7954 | $207.80 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.59 | 8.843% | $63.7711 | $63.77 | $63.75 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.45 | 8.408% | $90.4665 | $90.47 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.62 | $1,001.9060 | $1,001.91 | $1,001.85 | $1,002.00 | |