| 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 | $124.80 | 3.245% | $128.8498 | $128.85 | $128.85 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.59 | 5.710% | $245.8709 | $245.87 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.55 | 3.138% | $228.5022 | $228.50 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.63 | 12.475% | $276.2723 | $276.27 | $276.25 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.27 | 7.134% | $46.3569 | $46.36 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.95 | 10.867% | $158.4844 | $158.48 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.41 | 6.679% | $181.7917 | $181.79 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.20 | $1,266.1282 | $1,266.12 | $1,266.10 | $1,266.20 | |