| 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 | $119.71 | 7.125% | $128.2393 | $128.24 | $128.25 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.40 | 9.565% | $50.8382 | $50.84 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.43 | 6.483% | $62.218 | $62.22 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.51 | 5.242% | $140.5086 | $140.51 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.60 | 13.858% | $33.702 | $33.70 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.34 | 13.269% | $95.5311 | $95.53 | $95.55 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.47 | 9.533% | $268.8707 | $268.87 | $268.85 | $268.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.46 | $779.9079 | $779.91 | $779.90 | $779.80 | |