| 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 | $152.78 | 13.392% | $173.2403 | $173.24 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.97 | 10.782% | $47.603 | $47.60 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.80 | 9.293% | $85.03 | $85.03 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.34 | 12.292% | $279.9889 | $279.99 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.74 | 5.851% | $173.3204 | $173.32 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.26 | 5.676% | $183.0942 | $183.09 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.71 | 8.135% | $59.1607 | $59.16 | $59.15 | $59.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.60 | $1,001.4375 | $1,001.43 | $1,001.45 | $1,001.40 | |