| 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 | $123.47 | 3.871% | $128.2495 | $128.25 | $128.25 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.97 | 8.125% | $245.4113 | $245.41 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.30 | 13.813% | $275.7689 | $275.77 | $275.75 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.46 | 4.676% | $73.7547 | $73.75 | $73.75 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.65 | 11.227% | $219.8402 | $219.84 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.57 | 6.665% | $187.2717 | $187.27 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.70 | 4.817% | $188.3561 | $188.36 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.12 | $1,318.6524 | $1,318.65 | $1,318.60 | $1,318.70 | |