| 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 | $122.71 | 5.111% | $128.9817 | $128.98 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.93 | 9.276% | $80.7877 | $80.79 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.34 | 3.676% | $126.8372 | $126.84 | $126.85 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.51 | 12.139% | $99.2542 | $99.25 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.71 | 10.791% | $21.8369 | $21.84 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.33 | 12.184% | $14.9541 | $14.95 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.55 | 9.104% | $215.535 | $215.54 | $215.55 | $215.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.08 | $688.1868 | $688.19 | $688.25 | $688.20 | |