| 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 | $120.39 | 6.619% | $128.3586 | $128.36 | $128.35 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.27 | 4.515% | $246.9376 | $246.94 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.38 | 11.505% | $149.8404 | $149.84 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.79 | 11.364% | $16.4707 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.92 | 12.310% | $273.9466 | $273.95 | $273.95 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.50 | 13.788% | $249.7647 | $249.76 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.96 | 11.662% | $101.5678 | $101.57 | $101.55 | $101.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.21 | $1,166.8864 | $1,166.89 | $1,166.85 | $1,166.90 | |