| 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 | $111.32 | 5.324% | $117.2467 | $117.25 | $117.25 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.43 | 8.202% | $162.7683 | $162.77 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.88 | 10.547% | $244.1762 | $244.18 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.38 | 11.419% | $277.8567 | $277.86 | $277.85 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.69 | 4.716% | $168.2681 | $168.27 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.66 | 3.293% | $120.5016 | $120.50 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.25 | 7.234% | $48.5234 | $48.52 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.61 | $1,139.3410 | $1,139.35 | $1,139.30 | $1,139.40 | |