| 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 | $121.47 | 5.773% | $128.4825 | $128.48 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.78 | 7.369% | $177.9963 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.77 | 12.471% | $86.344 | $86.34 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.94 | 3.143% | $239.2299 | $239.23 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.58 | 12.313% | $178.106 | $178.11 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.94 | 6.529% | $238.561 | $238.56 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.43 | 12.652% | $249.4453 | $249.45 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.91 | $1,298.1650 | $1,298.17 | $1,298.20 | $1,298.10 | |