| 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 | $127.95 | 5.108% | $134.4857 | $134.49 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.72 | 3.105% | $124.4684 | $124.47 | $124.45 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.93 | 8.824% | $232.8072 | $232.81 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.84 | 12.529% | $85.342 | $85.34 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.80 | 8.295% | $262.9403 | $262.94 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.70 | 12.477% | $68.2735 | $68.27 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.27 | 4.840% | $71.5743 | $71.57 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.21 | $979.8914 | $979.89 | $979.85 | $979.90 | |