| 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 | $130.67 | 7.500% | $140.4703 | $140.47 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.67 | 7.838% | $260.6121 | $260.61 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.91 | 12.397% | $70.709 | $70.71 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.68 | 13.270% | $169.5425 | $169.54 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.78 | 6.609% | $170.3399 | $170.34 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.88 | 6.678% | $180.1578 | $180.16 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.83 | 4.759% | $191.5309 | $191.53 | $191.55 | $191.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.42 | $1,183.3625 | $1,183.36 | $1,183.35 | $1,183.30 | |