| 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 | $120.87 | 5.305% | $127.2822 | $127.28 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.30 | 12.268% | $137.3038 | $137.30 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.71 | 3.845% | $13.1987 | $13.20 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.41 | 9.492% | $142.7885 | $142.79 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.94 | 5.826% | $160.792 | $160.79 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.93 | 8.514% | $216.952 | $216.95 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.34 | 3.518% | $75.9201 | $75.92 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.50 | $874.2373 | $874.23 | $874.25 | $874.30 | |