| 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 | $120.70 | 4.209% | $125.7803 | $125.78 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.82 | 9.672% | $21.737 | $21.74 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.83 | 8.184% | $6.3071 | $6.31 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.72 | 11.793% | $99.1827 | $99.18 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.96 | 12.290% | $65.0833 | $65.08 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.88 | 4.659% | $129.6516 | $129.65 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.36 | 9.864% | $271.7596 | $271.76 | $271.75 | $271.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.27 | $719.5016 | $719.50 | $719.55 | $719.60 | |