| 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 | $120.30 | 6.845% | $128.5345 | $128.53 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.52 | 7.812% | $27.5136 | $27.51 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.25 | 3.129% | $98.2304 | $98.23 | $98.25 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.31 | 10.344% | $84.2035 | $84.20 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.51 | 12.837% | $12.9875 | $12.99 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.98 | 9.602% | $113.9642 | $113.96 | $113.95 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.42 | 13.722% | $111.9252 | $111.93 | $111.95 | $111.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $531.29 | $577.3589 | $577.35 | $577.40 | $577.30 | |