| 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 | $113.35 | 5.195% | $119.2385 | $119.24 | $119.25 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.98 | 8.431% | $127.9269 | $127.93 | $127.95 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.83 | 6.125% | $148.3946 | $148.39 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.56 | 9.319% | $252.0459 | $252.05 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.28 | 12.159% | $217.9025 | $217.90 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.49 | 4.402% | $236.4601 | $236.46 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.89 | 10.208% | $242.3364 | $242.34 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,242.38 | $1,344.3049 | $1,344.31 | $1,344.35 | $1,344.20 | |