| 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 | $125.35 | 3.543% | $129.7912 | $129.79 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.50 | 3.713% | $233.8728 | $233.87 | $233.85 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.56 | 6.552% | $148.704 | $148.70 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.72 | 9.614% | $255.0937 | $255.09 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.60 | 8.558% | $31.0476 | $31.05 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.94 | 10.105% | $228.9523 | $228.95 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.81 | 8.500% | $55.1289 | $55.13 | $55.15 | $55.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.48 | $1,082.5905 | $1,082.58 | $1,082.60 | $1,082.60 | |