| 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 | 5.190% | $127.2589 | $127.26 | $127.25 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.97 | 5.229% | $11.5436 | $11.54 | $11.55 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.35 | 11.612% | $264.9111 | $264.91 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.32 | 12.111% | $142.7397 | $142.74 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.86 | 12.368% | $34.6768 | $34.68 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.31 | 8.387% | $134.7359 | $134.74 | $134.75 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.42 | 8.865% | $152.8682 | $152.87 | $152.85 | $152.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.21 | $868.7342 | $868.74 | $868.75 | $868.70 | |