| 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 | $121.84 | 5.500% | $128.5412 | $128.54 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.30 | 7.125% | $119.2301 | $119.23 | $119.25 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.72 | 5.103% | $73.2778 | $73.28 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.45 | 10.195% | $25.8407 | $25.84 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.33 | 12.367% | $131.8402 | $131.84 | $131.85 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.97 | 5.122% | $51.4782 | $51.48 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.55 | 6.516% | $176.3372 | $176.34 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.16 | $706.5454 | $706.55 | $706.65 | $706.40 | |