| 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 | $120.99 | 6.396% | $128.7285 | $128.73 | $128.75 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.36 | 3.199% | $188.1937 | $188.19 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.79 | 12.311% | $209.7857 | $209.79 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.39 | 6.161% | $39.6936 | $39.69 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.90 | 7.371% | $245.7722 | $245.77 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.99 | 13.284% | $198.2357 | $198.24 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.61 | 7.277% | $265.6286 | $265.63 | $265.65 | $265.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.03 | $1,276.0380 | $1,276.04 | $1,276.10 | $1,276.00 | |