| 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 | $120.77 | 5.801% | $127.7759 | $127.78 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.39 | 5.688% | $248.779 | $248.78 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.55 | 7.810% | $237.775 | $237.78 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.28 | 3.665% | $18.95 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.51 | 13.480% | $139.0243 | $139.02 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.65 | 8.172% | $262.4794 | $262.48 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.43 | 8.872% | $90.8319 | $90.83 | $90.85 | $90.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.58 | $1,125.6155 | $1,125.62 | $1,125.70 | $1,125.70 | |