| 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 | $201.49 | 7.824% | $217.2546 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.44 | 12.175% | $191.1911 | $191.19 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.43 | 6.562% | $64.3954 | $64.40 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.45 | 4.405% | $48.4961 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.85 | 11.358% | $234.7983 | $234.80 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.32 | 5.222% | $39.2689 | $39.27 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.73 | 13.703% | $205.4954 | $205.50 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.71 | $1,000.8998 | $1,000.91 | $1,000.90 | $1,001.00 | |