| 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 | $120.36 | 7.750% | $129.6879 | $129.69 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.34 | 3.635% | $142.3323 | $142.33 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.54 | 10.789% | $253.1972 | $253.20 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.68 | 5.308% | $39.6801 | $39.68 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.40 | 11.697% | $198.1505 | $198.15 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.93 | 7.443% | $127.782 | $127.78 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.61 | 10.183% | $165.9466 | $165.95 | $165.95 | $165.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.86 | $1,056.7766 | $1,056.78 | $1,056.85 | $1,056.80 | |