| 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 | $125.34 | 7.105% | $134.2454 | $134.25 | $134.25 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.39 | 3.302% | $154.3229 | $154.32 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.97 | 8.430% | $149.6009 | $149.60 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.60 | 11.871% | $172.9526 | $172.95 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.46 | 12.165% | $249.5223 | $249.52 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.77 | 5.273% | $50.2889 | $50.29 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.32 | 10.199% | $251.6064 | $251.61 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.85 | $1,162.5394 | $1,162.54 | $1,162.50 | $1,162.50 | |