| 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 | $123.71 | 3.770% | $128.3739 | $128.37 | $128.35 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.48 | 12.683% | $135.7605 | $135.76 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.78 | 9.196% | $254.1864 | $254.19 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.47 | 9.723% | $52.0855 | $52.09 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.91 | 13.734% | $106.8076 | $106.81 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.53 | 8.170% | $26.5341 | $26.53 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.78 | 6.528% | $260.7592 | $260.76 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.66 | $964.5072 | $964.51 | $964.50 | $964.60 | |