| 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 | $120.34 | 5.748% | $127.2571 | $127.26 | $127.25 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.36 | 5.150% | $20.357 | $20.36 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.74 | 5.688% | $83.2187 | $83.22 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.70 | 3.510% | $56.62 | $56.62 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.31 | 7.664% | $174.7494 | $174.75 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.77 | 3.785% | $210.4448 | $210.44 | $210.45 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.58 | 7.486% | $55.4413 | $55.44 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.80 | $728.0883 | $728.09 | $728.05 | $728.00 | |