| 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 | $132.65 | 5.145% | $139.4748 | $139.47 | $139.45 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.90 | 4.408% | $169.0366 | $169.04 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.66 | 12.872% | $53.7948 | $53.79 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.56 | 8.469% | $229.477 | $229.48 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.75 | 5.423% | $153.654 | $153.65 | $153.65 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.79 | 8.792% | $270.6636 | $270.66 | $270.65 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.86 | 12.300% | $236.7958 | $236.80 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.17 | $1,252.8966 | $1,252.89 | $1,252.90 | $1,253.00 | |