| 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 | $120.78 | 5.198% | $127.0581 | $127.06 | $127.05 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.52 | 13.696% | $124.5199 | $124.52 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.44 | 6.656% | $245.7781 | $245.78 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.78 | 6.500% | $246.8457 | $246.85 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.53 | 4.847% | $220.7344 | $220.73 | $220.75 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.32 | 12.564% | $38.632 | $38.63 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.68 | 4.452% | $245.128 | $245.13 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.05 | $1,248.6962 | $1,248.70 | $1,248.75 | $1,248.60 | |