| 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 | $172.29 | 7.335% | $184.9275 | $184.93 | $184.95 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.42 | 12.745% | $131.2577 | $131.26 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.54 | 10.679% | $82.5001 | $82.50 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.26 | 9.584% | $198.632 | $198.63 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.71 | 8.261% | $263.8429 | $263.84 | $263.85 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.97 | 3.859% | $79.9403 | $79.94 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.93 | 13.556% | $58.9696 | $58.97 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.12 | $1,000.0701 | $1,000.07 | $1,000.10 | $1,000.00 | |