| 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 | $122.68 | 4.700% | $128.446 | $128.45 | $128.45 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.66 | 10.178% | $268.4597 | $268.46 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.58 | 13.551% | $110.8031 | $110.80 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.91 | 5.194% | $36.7232 | $36.72 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.33 | 11.756% | $262.9954 | $263.00 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.90 | 11.871% | $21.1436 | $21.14 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.97 | 11.149% | $36.6458 | $36.65 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.03 | $865.2168 | $865.22 | $865.20 | $865.10 | |