| 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 | $219.76 | 5.276% | $231.3545 | $231.35 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.56 | 5.230% | $188.951 | $188.95 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.61 | 12.525% | $144.7184 | $144.72 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.75 | 9.616% | $16.1684 | $16.17 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.56 | 10.213% | $76.6642 | $76.66 | $76.65 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.48 | 10.371% | $203.6124 | $203.61 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.78 | 11.782% | $138.3638 | $138.36 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.50 | $999.8327 | $999.82 | $999.75 | $1,000.00 | |