| 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 | $123.43 | 3.235% | $127.423 | $127.42 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.87 | 3.858% | $257.4328 | $257.43 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.26 | 7.768% | $200.7287 | $200.73 | $200.75 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.58 | 3.415% | $72.9903 | $72.99 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.55 | 4.866% | $17.3553 | $17.36 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.66 | 7.571% | $54.4955 | $54.50 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.85 | 13.510% | $245.0113 | $245.01 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.20 | $975.4369 | $975.44 | $975.45 | $975.40 | |