| 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 | $122.87 | 7.825% | $132.4846 | $132.48 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.67 | 13.181% | $92.4349 | $92.43 | $92.45 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.63 | 9.774% | $255.3673 | $255.37 | $255.35 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.27 | 6.360% | $197.0532 | $197.05 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.51 | 10.829% | $178.9999 | $179.00 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.53 | 10.553% | $251.5412 | $251.54 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.65 | 8.506% | $34.3421 | $34.34 | $34.35 | $34.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.13 | $1,142.2232 | $1,142.21 | $1,142.25 | $1,142.20 | |