| 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 | $131.35 | 8.395% | $142.3768 | $142.38 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.75 | 13.463% | $107.5062 | $107.51 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.80 | 8.461% | $198.2667 | $198.27 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.74 | 12.200% | $208.4003 | $208.40 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.58 | 9.143% | $190.5418 | $190.54 | $190.55 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.56 | 12.349% | $264.6493 | $264.65 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.41 | 10.797% | $258.6113 | $258.61 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,238.19 | $1,370.3524 | $1,370.36 | $1,370.35 | $1,370.30 | |