| 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 | $124.97 | 4.719% | $130.8673 | $130.87 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.86 | 13.379% | $268.5495 | $268.55 | $268.55 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.52 | 3.201% | $258.5391 | $258.54 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.69 | 6.296% | $264.3475 | $264.35 | $264.35 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.53 | 13.668% | $237.0319 | $237.03 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.80 | 13.372% | $207.244 | $207.24 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.73 | 10.441% | $208.4353 | $208.44 | $208.45 | $208.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,441.10 | $1,575.0146 | $1,575.02 | $1,575.05 | $1,574.80 | |