| 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 | $121.40 | 5.870% | $128.5262 | $128.53 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.50 | 10.477% | $56.8957 | $56.90 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.96 | 8.381% | $29.2195 | $29.22 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.56 | 7.398% | $191.7699 | $191.77 | $191.75 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.74 | 3.287% | $227.9957 | $228.00 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.83 | 13.545% | $153.0927 | $153.09 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.86 | 5.606% | $170.9339 | $170.93 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.85 | $958.4336 | $958.44 | $958.45 | $958.40 | |