| 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 | $16.97 | 6.618% | $18.0931 | $18.09 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.48 | 3.431% | $100.8245 | $100.82 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.90 | 4.123% | $185.2348 | $185.23 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.90 | 13.389% | $47.51 | $47.51 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.60 | 9.331% | $202.9183 | $202.92 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.60 | 10.120% | $173.5491 | $173.55 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.97 | 10.292% | $272.3882 | $272.39 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.42 | $1,000.5180 | $1,000.51 | $1,000.50 | $1,000.40 | |