| 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 | $177.78 | 6.572% | $189.4637 | $189.46 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.99 | 13.478% | $140.7014 | $140.70 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.48 | 5.507% | $44.8194 | $44.82 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.83 | 11.384% | $243.7416 | $243.74 | $243.75 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.91 | 3.164% | $40.1411 | $40.14 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.60 | 8.845% | $131.2671 | $131.27 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.31 | 3.511% | $210.4482 | $210.45 | $210.45 | $210.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.90 | $1,000.5825 | $1,000.58 | $1,000.55 | $1,000.50 | |