| 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 | $165.27 | 7.792% | $178.1478 | $178.15 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.57 | 6.284% | $175.9744 | $175.97 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.66 | 6.398% | $250.7375 | $250.74 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.82 | 12.384% | $70.5996 | $70.60 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.27 | 11.805% | $46.1419 | $46.14 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.61 | 5.359% | $201.8784 | $201.88 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.58 | 4.604% | $76.9676 | $76.97 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.78 | $1,000.4472 | $1,000.45 | $1,000.45 | $1,000.40 | |