| 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 | $120.56 | 5.226% | $126.8605 | $126.86 | $126.85 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.67 | 12.482% | $72.7421 | $72.74 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.58 | 13.845% | $248.8424 | $248.84 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.92 | 7.570% | $158.0418 | $158.04 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.44 | 12.723% | $153.7993 | $153.80 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.48 | 13.466% | $13.0259 | $13.03 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.94 | 9.313% | $97.223 | $97.22 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.59 | $870.5350 | $870.53 | $870.55 | $870.40 | |