| 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 | $240.50 | 8.596% | $261.1734 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.79 | 12.734% | $242.1414 | $242.14 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.98 | 3.552% | $78.6788 | $78.68 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.78 | 8.290% | $49.5752 | $49.58 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.87 | 12.776% | $40.4528 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.57 | 5.592% | $173.7728 | $173.77 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.93 | 3.422% | $155.0606 | $155.06 | $155.05 | $155.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.42 | $1,000.8550 | $1,000.85 | $1,000.85 | $1,001.00 | |