| 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 | $128.95 | 5.835% | $136.4742 | $136.47 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.95 | 4.587% | $211.2134 | $211.21 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.76 | 6.717% | $240.9243 | $240.92 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.40 | 10.697% | $170.9162 | $170.92 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.37 | 13.623% | $234.4838 | $234.48 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.68 | 5.225% | $15.447 | $15.45 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.78 | 13.846% | $86.2725 | $86.27 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.89 | $1,095.7314 | $1,095.72 | $1,095.65 | $1,095.70 | |