| 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 | $160.74 | 5.355% | $169.3476 | $169.35 | $169.35 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.74 | 11.359% | $189.0208 | $189.02 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.84 | 8.637% | $30.2445 | $30.24 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.49 | 6.787% | $177.7897 | $177.79 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.87 | 3.122% | $242.2026 | $242.20 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.46 | 13.386% | $102.569 | $102.57 | $102.55 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.87 | 11.565% | $89.107 | $89.11 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.01 | $1,000.2812 | $1,000.28 | $1,000.25 | $1,000.20 | |