| 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 | $131.75 | 8.396% | $142.8117 | $142.81 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.57 | 5.594% | $141.0419 | $141.04 | $141.05 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.27 | 6.596% | $73.839 | $73.84 | $73.85 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.74 | 8.575% | $249.4402 | $249.44 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.36 | 7.856% | $202.079 | $202.08 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.99 | 13.469% | $180.4044 | $180.40 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.34 | 13.818% | $208.6739 | $208.67 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.02 | $1,198.2901 | $1,198.28 | $1,198.30 | $1,198.20 | |