| 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 | $121.36 | 5.290% | $127.7799 | $127.78 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.54 | 7.158% | $40.2271 | $40.23 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.71 | 3.687% | $29.7685 | $29.77 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.43 | 9.221% | $202.5285 | $202.53 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.92 | 4.495% | $210.9963 | $211.00 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.73 | 11.762% | $273.5151 | $273.52 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.51 | 4.320% | $165.3576 | $165.36 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.20 | $1,050.1730 | $1,050.19 | $1,050.20 | $1,050.20 | |