| 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 | $125.75 | 4.596% | $131.5295 | $131.53 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.80 | 4.235% | $144.6782 | $144.68 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.77 | 5.389% | $179.9728 | $179.97 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.51 | 9.360% | $51.9569 | $51.96 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.47 | 11.554% | $36.2216 | $36.22 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.96 | 10.571% | $154.7552 | $154.76 | $154.75 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.39 | 5.863% | $192.0249 | $192.02 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.65 | $891.1391 | $891.14 | $891.10 | $891.20 | |