| 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 | $126.58 | 3.837% | $131.4369 | $131.44 | $131.45 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.66 | 4.585% | $262.1528 | $262.15 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.79 | 5.485% | $203.3645 | $203.36 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.99 | 11.502% | $47.9347 | $47.93 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.75 | 5.154% | $87.0149 | $87.01 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.49 | 13.311% | $274.7678 | $274.77 | $274.75 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.77 | 3.219% | $254.7135 | $254.71 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.03 | $1,261.3851 | $1,261.37 | $1,261.35 | $1,261.40 | |