| 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 | $126.42 | 5.545% | $133.43 | $133.43 | $133.45 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.91 | 12.146% | $7.7493 | $7.75 | $7.75 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.57 | 9.669% | $62.0398 | $62.04 | $62.05 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.47 | 5.582% | $156.7576 | $156.76 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.42 | 4.174% | $243.163 | $243.16 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.29 | 5.126% | $53.9191 | $53.92 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.92 | 13.389% | $40.7293 | $40.73 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.00 | $697.7881 | $697.79 | $697.80 | $697.70 | |