| 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 | $118.54 | 7.318% | $127.2148 | $127.21 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.67 | 8.444% | $168.8148 | $168.81 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.90 | 12.201% | $256.8281 | $256.83 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.49 | 6.491% | $74.0006 | $74.00 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.64 | 12.777% | $238.6812 | $238.68 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.50 | 3.123% | $184.0746 | $184.07 | $184.05 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.40 | 9.599% | $198.8126 | $198.81 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.14 | $1,248.4267 | $1,248.41 | $1,248.40 | $1,248.40 | |