| 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 | $125.47 | 11.402% | $139.7761 | $139.78 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.30 | 7.267% | $191.2571 | $191.26 | $191.25 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.31 | 8.658% | $75.3109 | $75.31 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.28 | 11.395% | $44.8699 | $44.87 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.84 | 3.653% | $230.9803 | $230.98 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.89 | 7.106% | $200.1704 | $200.17 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.79 | 8.746% | $157.4533 | $157.45 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.88 | $1,039.8180 | $1,039.82 | $1,039.80 | $1,040.00 | |