| 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 | $121.96 | 5.685% | $128.8934 | $128.89 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.27 | 12.682% | $83.6889 | $83.69 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.62 | 6.818% | $40.1849 | $40.18 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.56 | 8.858% | $16.9383 | $16.94 | $16.95 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.30 | 9.673% | $69.423 | $69.42 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.38 | 13.485% | $15.1843 | $15.18 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.43 | 3.377% | $129.6658 | $129.67 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $451.52 | $483.9786 | $483.97 | $484.00 | $484.00 | |