| 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 | $130.44 | 12.781% | $147.1115 | $147.11 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.49 | 10.458% | $276.6862 | $276.69 | $276.70 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.36 | 4.715% | $185.7225 | $185.72 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.71 | 6.350% | $106.0416 | $106.04 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.30 | 6.241% | $227.6745 | $227.67 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.78 | 8.470% | $166.8052 | $166.81 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.42 | 11.800% | $77.6116 | $77.61 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.50 | $1,187.6531 | $1,187.65 | $1,187.60 | $1,187.60 | |