| 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 | $125.48 | 5.735% | $132.6763 | $132.68 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.35 | 3.830% | $221.5213 | $221.52 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.81 | 6.161% | $197.2578 | $197.26 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.75 | 6.782% | $215.4327 | $215.43 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.39 | 13.313% | $246.3311 | $246.33 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.49 | 12.252% | $16.2653 | $16.27 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.93 | 12.869% | $138.7499 | $138.75 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.20 | $1,168.2344 | $1,168.24 | $1,168.25 | $1,168.20 | |