| 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 | $120.50 | 6.802% | $128.6964 | $128.70 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.91 | 7.705% | $168.9999 | $169.00 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.47 | 8.185% | $255.8251 | $255.83 | $255.85 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.58 | 11.332% | $104.1845 | $104.18 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.80 | 10.508% | $49.5076 | $49.51 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.45 | 5.540% | $20.5275 | $20.53 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.34 | 8.861% | $259.4593 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.05 | $987.2003 | $987.21 | $987.25 | $987.20 | |