| 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 | $120.72 | 6.182% | $128.1829 | $128.18 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.42 | 6.775% | $258.844 | $258.84 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.59 | 9.818% | $158.7858 | $158.79 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.72 | 12.805% | $157.6111 | $157.61 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.48 | 9.861% | $254.3062 | $254.31 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.99 | 13.249% | $47.5533 | $47.55 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.56 | 13.476% | $129.9981 | $130.00 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.48 | $1,135.2814 | $1,135.28 | $1,135.30 | $1,135.30 | |