| 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 | $77.96 | 5.525% | $82.2673 | $82.27 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.39 | 6.415% | $128.113 | $128.11 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.60 | 4.256% | $227.9036 | $227.90 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.81 | 7.367% | $120.047 | $120.05 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.76 | 10.721% | $253.2854 | $253.29 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.35 | 12.627% | $252.6787 | $252.68 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.34 | 12.162% | $239.2864 | $239.29 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.21 | $1,303.5814 | $1,303.59 | $1,303.60 | $1,303.60 | |