| 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 | $115.45 | 11.572% | $128.8099 | $128.81 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.28 | 12.568% | $80.2385 | $80.24 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.79 | 8.574% | $189.7765 | $189.78 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.74 | 9.384% | $200.9822 | $200.98 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.93 | 3.820% | $234.5605 | $234.56 | $234.55 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.31 | 6.488% | $32.2765 | $32.28 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.35 | 13.315% | $257.6217 | $257.62 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.85 | $1,124.2658 | $1,124.27 | $1,124.30 | $1,124.30 | |