| 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 | $200.29 | 5.430% | $211.1657 | $211.17 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.43 | 12.772% | $210.2408 | $210.24 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.82 | 13.827% | $66.953 | $66.95 | $66.95 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.68 | 5.793% | $14.4725 | $14.47 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.86 | 5.861% | $185.1085 | $185.11 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.75 | 6.347% | $156.0642 | $156.06 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.92 | 8.413% | $156.028 | $156.03 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.75 | $1,000.0327 | $1,000.03 | $1,000.00 | $1,000.10 | |