| 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 | $120.63 | 5.661% | $127.4589 | $127.46 | $127.45 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.90 | 4.489% | $246.4896 | $246.49 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.76 | 8.188% | $180.4143 | $180.41 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.27 | 9.711% | $204.3587 | $204.36 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.36 | 12.734% | $208.9637 | $208.96 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.51 | 4.133% | $15.1097 | $15.11 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.82 | 3.599% | $76.4768 | $76.48 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.25 | $1,059.2717 | $1,059.27 | $1,059.25 | $1,059.40 | |