| 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 | $122.29 | 4.819% | $128.1832 | $128.18 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.45 | 7.832% | $100.769 | $100.77 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.69 | 8.640% | $70.2792 | $70.28 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.63 | 13.715% | $41.6538 | $41.65 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.97 | 10.370% | $31.9742 | $31.97 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.44 | 5.861% | $122.2059 | $122.21 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.28 | 12.348% | $105.9217 | $105.92 | $105.90 | $105.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.75 | $600.9870 | $600.98 | $600.95 | $601.10 | |