| 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 | $134.51 | 3.166% | $138.7686 | $138.77 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.89 | 9.186% | $231.3542 | $231.35 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.92 | 5.697% | $214.4804 | $214.48 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.43 | 10.391% | $140.6713 | $140.67 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.76 | 13.127% | $168.2877 | $168.29 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.40 | 4.544% | $150.9615 | $150.96 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.31 | 6.462% | $232.4172 | $232.42 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.22 | $1,276.9409 | $1,276.94 | $1,276.90 | $1,277.10 | |