| 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 | $130.80 | 6.178% | $138.8808 | $138.88 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.84 | 12.577% | $40.3476 | $40.35 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.96 | 8.599% | $203.0367 | $203.04 | $203.05 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.29 | 10.445% | $55.5428 | $55.54 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.50 | 3.146% | $20.1135 | $20.11 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.31 | 13.775% | $249.52 | $249.52 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.52 | 3.734% | $229.7916 | $229.79 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.22 | $937.2330 | $937.23 | $937.25 | $937.10 | |