| 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 | $121.32 | 5.550% | $128.0533 | $128.05 | $128.05 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.36 | 6.419% | $88.7109 | $88.71 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.73 | 8.186% | $77.6018 | $77.60 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.73 | 5.143% | $24.9504 | $24.95 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.26 | 8.497% | $15.4717 | $15.47 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.27 | 5.598% | $250.5524 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.43 | 7.718% | $198.6643 | $198.66 | $198.65 | $198.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.10 | $784.0048 | $783.99 | $783.95 | $784.20 | |