| 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 | $125.44 | 3.395% | $129.6987 | $129.70 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.92 | 13.300% | $122.2734 | $122.27 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.27 | 3.754% | $203.638 | $203.64 | $203.65 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.80 | 12.104% | $258.736 | $258.74 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.97 | 5.418% | $54.7857 | $54.79 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.48 | 12.765% | $170.8164 | $170.82 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.84 | 5.517% | $147.555 | $147.56 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.72 | $1,087.5032 | $1,087.52 | $1,087.50 | $1,087.50 | |