| 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 | $211.70 | 4.155% | $220.4961 | $220.50 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.85 | 3.653% | $47.5249 | $47.52 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.82 | 4.726% | $166.3258 | $166.33 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.65 | 5.742% | $115.9461 | $115.95 | $115.95 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.69 | 6.252% | $263.1756 | $263.18 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.74 | 9.584% | $22.7277 | $22.73 | $22.75 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.45 | 5.385% | $163.821 | $163.82 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.90 | $1,000.0172 | $1,000.03 | $1,000.05 | $999.90 | |