| 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 | $120.82 | 6.593% | $128.7857 | $128.79 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.91 | 8.374% | $56.2569 | $56.26 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.63 | 9.424% | $83.8516 | $83.85 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.83 | 13.485% | $100.8087 | $100.81 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.85 | 13.725% | $194.2992 | $194.30 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.66 | 13.765% | $13.265 | $13.27 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.47 | 6.231% | $5.8108 | $5.81 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $526.17 | $583.0779 | $583.09 | $583.05 | $583.20 | |