| 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 | $118.34 | 6.856% | $126.4534 | $126.45 | $126.45 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.86 | 8.504% | $261.3427 | $261.34 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.73 | 12.748% | $60.5795 | $60.58 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.50 | 9.398% | $141.6704 | $141.67 | $141.65 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.82 | 6.765% | $235.7585 | $235.76 | $235.75 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.48 | 7.343% | $173.3375 | $173.34 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.31 | 12.318% | $144.1152 | $144.12 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.04 | $1,143.2572 | $1,143.26 | $1,143.25 | $1,143.30 | |