| 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 | $156.29 | 10.481% | $172.6708 | $172.67 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.91 | 4.522% | $93.9757 | $93.98 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.53 | 4.404% | $180.1282 | $180.13 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.74 | 9.327% | $132.0014 | $132.00 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.58 | 6.204% | $241.6991 | $241.70 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.75 | 12.487% | $51.4628 | $51.46 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.50 | 12.154% | $128.4163 | $128.42 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.30 | $1,000.3543 | $1,000.36 | $1,000.35 | $1,000.40 | |