| 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 | $135.51 | 5.123% | $142.4522 | $142.45 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.64 | 12.675% | $245.2259 | $245.23 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.28 | 10.874% | $128.9243 | $128.92 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.41 | 4.169% | $188.973 | $188.97 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.35 | 12.781% | $27.4622 | $27.46 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.79 | 13.776% | $98.7462 | $98.75 | $98.75 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.65 | 4.789% | $18.4953 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.63 | $850.2791 | $850.28 | $850.25 | $850.30 | |