| 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 | $129.75 | 6.275% | $137.8918 | $137.89 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.31 | 8.482% | $79.5282 | $79.53 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.28 | 9.228% | $224.2232 | $224.22 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.65 | 12.483% | $154.8328 | $154.83 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.75 | 5.277% | $33.4254 | $33.43 | $33.45 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.81 | 5.736% | $155.231 | $155.23 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.45 | 8.145% | $152.9711 | $152.97 | $152.95 | $153.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.00 | $938.1035 | $938.10 | $938.15 | $938.00 | |