| 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 | $123.75 | 3.838% | $128.4995 | $128.50 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.46 | 4.359% | $69.357 | $69.36 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.43 | 12.286% | $195.8605 | $195.86 | $195.85 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.67 | 4.393% | $154.1571 | $154.16 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.56 | 12.170% | $80.2689 | $80.27 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.71 | 6.431% | $91.222 | $91.22 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.81 | 9.611% | $257.3776 | $257.38 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.39 | $976.7426 | $976.75 | $976.70 | $976.90 | |