| 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 | $118.69 | 8.533% | $128.8178 | $128.82 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.66 | 5.523% | $184.3065 | $184.31 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.99 | 7.785% | $78.6723 | $78.67 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.91 | 5.725% | $12.5918 | $12.59 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.94 | 12.398% | $212.3648 | $212.36 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.26 | 8.215% | $231.8615 | $231.86 | $231.85 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.94 | 13.385% | $279.9929 | $279.99 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.39 | $1,128.6076 | $1,128.60 | $1,128.55 | $1,128.70 | |