| 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 | $120.98 | 5.284% | $127.3726 | $127.37 | $127.35 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.43 | 5.454% | $39.4714 | $39.47 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.90 | 8.321% | $37.804 | $37.80 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.72 | 5.558% | $153.8191 | $153.82 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.87 | 3.696% | $26.8262 | $26.83 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.44 | 8.592% | $187.256 | $187.26 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.98 | 9.707% | $206.2272 | $206.23 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.32 | $778.7765 | $778.78 | $778.75 | $778.80 | |