| 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 | $120.63 | 5.835% | $127.6688 | $127.67 | $127.65 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.88 | 13.704% | $275.0272 | $275.03 | $275.05 | $275.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.69 | 5.482% | $262.3232 | $262.32 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.51 | 7.711% | $7.012 | $7.01 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.46 | 4.508% | $249.2098 | $249.21 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.48 | 5.223% | $253.0403 | $253.04 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.37 | 6.221% | $189.4664 | $189.47 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,275.02 | $1,363.7477 | $1,363.75 | $1,363.70 | $1,363.70 | |