| 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 | $123.60 | 4.345% | $128.9704 | $128.97 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.48 | 12.627% | $145.8294 | $145.83 | $145.85 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.38 | 12.179% | $259.5598 | $259.56 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.50 | 12.621% | $164.9898 | $164.99 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.46 | 12.823% | $132.5219 | $132.52 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.32 | 13.717% | $283.5192 | $283.52 | $283.50 | $283.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.84 | 3.377% | $120.7857 | $120.79 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.58 | $1,236.1762 | $1,236.18 | $1,236.15 | $1,236.20 | |