| 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 | $100.29 | 4.666% | $104.9695 | $104.97 | $104.95 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.48 | 6.328% | $185.5211 | $185.52 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.98 | 3.289% | $192.0969 | $192.10 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.82 | 11.548% | $87.9221 | $87.92 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.40 | 7.219% | $149.4633 | $149.46 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.75 | 10.572% | $31.7895 | $31.79 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.63 | 7.332% | $248.6131 | $248.61 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.35 | $1,000.3755 | $1,000.37 | $1,000.30 | $1,000.40 | |