| 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 | $121.61 | 5.135% | $127.8547 | $127.85 | $127.85 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.99 | 11.693% | $63.6538 | $63.65 | $63.65 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.64 | 9.200% | $31.2749 | $31.27 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.42 | 13.839% | $77.8886 | $77.89 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.27 | 10.860% | $138.8743 | $138.87 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.60 | 8.558% | $193.8846 | $193.88 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.42 | 8.168% | $95.6421 | $95.64 | $95.65 | $95.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.95 | $729.0730 | $729.05 | $729.05 | $729.20 | |