| 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 | $130.87 | 10.842% | $145.0589 | $145.06 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.83 | 10.312% | $173.0023 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.69 | 13.249% | $197.8347 | $197.83 | $197.85 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.74 | 11.826% | $14.2466 | $14.25 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.79 | 8.500% | $182.0522 | $182.05 | $182.05 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.93 | 12.172% | $228.7524 | $228.75 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.41 | 9.109% | $59.3662 | $59.37 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.26 | $1,000.3133 | $1,000.31 | $1,000.30 | $1,000.40 | |