| 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 | $242.30 | 6.551% | $258.1731 | $258.17 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.72 | 6.445% | $27.3777 | $27.38 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.90 | 11.506% | $259.6975 | $259.70 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.99 | 11.815% | $177.7747 | $177.77 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.58 | 13.265% | $55.0241 | $55.02 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.80 | 10.238% | $29.5438 | $29.54 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.54 | 4.841% | $194.522 | $194.52 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.83 | $1,002.1129 | $1,002.10 | $1,002.05 | $1,002.10 | |