| 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 | $132.84 | 5.590% | $140.2658 | $140.27 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.98 | 3.255% | $193.0662 | $193.07 | $193.05 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.95 | 12.761% | $98.0457 | $98.05 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.74 | 7.584% | $165.3996 | $165.40 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.79 | 7.124% | $144.3924 | $144.39 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.52 | 4.782% | $250.9738 | $250.97 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.25 | 6.710% | $208.3513 | $208.35 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.07 | $1,200.4948 | $1,200.50 | $1,200.45 | $1,200.60 | |