| 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 | $121.98 | 5.118% | $128.2229 | $128.22 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.60 | 13.575% | $47.2472 | $47.25 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.40 | 10.722% | $226.3158 | $226.32 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.71 | 8.784% | $269.4688 | $269.47 | $269.45 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.46 | 4.800% | $137.7701 | $137.77 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.31 | 5.493% | $250.3454 | $250.35 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.95 | 13.774% | $186.5325 | $186.53 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.41 | $1,245.9027 | $1,245.91 | $1,245.85 | $1,245.80 | |