| 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 | $131.30 | 4.530% | $137.2479 | $137.25 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.77 | 9.808% | $154.5767 | $154.58 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.65 | 7.436% | $136.0677 | $136.07 | $136.05 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.36 | 9.555% | $215.1222 | $215.12 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.79 | 10.213% | $169.4966 | $169.50 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.85 | 9.203% | $118.8675 | $118.87 | $118.85 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.29 | 7.709% | $268.5078 | $268.51 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.01 | $1,199.8864 | $1,199.90 | $1,199.85 | $1,199.90 | |