| 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 | $247.78 | 5.726% | $261.9679 | $261.97 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.40 | 4.293% | $57.7783 | $57.78 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.73 | 4.663% | $76.1214 | $76.12 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.85 | 3.295% | $141.3592 | $141.36 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.70 | 4.864% | $199.9756 | $199.98 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.81 | 6.158% | $86.8479 | $86.85 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.58 | 8.870% | $177.0008 | $177.00 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.85 | $1,001.0511 | $1,001.06 | $1,001.05 | $1,001.10 | |