| 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 | $127.72 | 8.375% | $138.4166 | $138.42 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.44 | 10.353% | $154.9798 | $154.98 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.87 | 3.375% | $176.6369 | $176.64 | $176.65 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.56 | 9.204% | $126.1961 | $126.20 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.98 | 4.607% | $199.7784 | $199.78 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.80 | 4.329% | $69.6918 | $69.69 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.71 | 7.489% | $253.3623 | $253.36 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.08 | $1,119.0619 | $1,119.07 | $1,119.10 | $1,119.10 | |