| 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 | $130.34 | 7.833% | $140.5495 | $140.55 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.46 | 12.397% | $183.7241 | $183.72 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.52 | 12.479% | $207.5463 | $207.55 | $207.55 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.62 | 7.766% | $148.3076 | $148.31 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.86 | 10.594% | $188.9609 | $188.96 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.65 | 8.223% | $251.7808 | $251.78 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.36 | 12.331% | $44.2135 | $44.21 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.81 | $1,165.0827 | $1,165.08 | $1,165.05 | $1,165.00 | |