| 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 | $120.64 | 5.719% | $127.5394 | $127.54 | $127.55 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.63 | 3.346% | $177.3727 | $177.37 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.37 | 6.301% | $70.552 | $70.55 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.70 | 7.719% | $186.0307 | $186.03 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.69 | 7.646% | $97.6242 | $97.62 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.97 | 8.271% | $179.6974 | $179.70 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.72 | 12.485% | $158.2889 | $158.29 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.72 | $997.1053 | $997.10 | $997.10 | $997.10 | |