| 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 | $120.30 | 5.800% | $127.2774 | $127.28 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.57 | 3.419% | $29.5468 | $29.55 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.88 | 5.214% | $246.0745 | $246.07 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.47 | 4.540% | $109.2129 | $109.21 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.72 | 8.564% | $84.3759 | $84.38 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.72 | 10.329% | $220.3491 | $220.35 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.67 | 12.856% | $235.4966 | $235.50 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.33 | $1,052.3332 | $1,052.34 | $1,052.35 | $1,052.30 | |