| 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 | $120.81 | 5.532% | $127.4932 | $127.49 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.63 | 12.143% | $152.0996 | $152.10 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.78 | 8.114% | $172.7445 | $172.74 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.45 | 11.238% | $27.1977 | $27.20 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.74 | 3.107% | $186.3556 | $186.36 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.94 | 12.676% | $148.6647 | $148.66 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.47 | 3.824% | $25.4057 | $25.41 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.82 | $839.9610 | $839.96 | $839.95 | $840.00 | |