| 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 | $119.77 | 6.861% | $127.9874 | $127.99 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.91 | 9.395% | $271.2011 | $271.20 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.57 | 8.102% | $17.9125 | $17.91 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.58 | 10.443% | $186.1848 | $186.18 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.30 | 8.685% | $37.279 | $37.28 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.71 | 3.484% | $253.2357 | $253.24 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.86 | 7.102% | $146.5798 | $146.58 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.70 | $1,040.3803 | $1,040.38 | $1,040.45 | $1,040.40 | |