| 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 | $127.94 | 12.374% | $143.7713 | $143.77 | $143.75 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.75 | 5.712% | $38.8492 | $38.85 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.27 | 4.554% | $68.2424 | $68.24 | $68.25 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.28 | 12.863% | $281.3449 | $281.34 | $281.35 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.56 | 13.794% | $229.3632 | $229.36 | $229.35 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.82 | 7.200% | $182.047 | $182.05 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.44 | 5.147% | $246.5066 | $246.51 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.06 | $1,190.1246 | $1,190.12 | $1,190.10 | $1,190.00 | |