| 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 | $117.89 | 8.441% | $127.8411 | $127.84 | $127.85 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.90 | 13.645% | $169.2174 | $169.22 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.71 | 3.485% | $245.9942 | $245.99 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.92 | 8.547% | $195.2978 | $195.30 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.32 | 8.159% | $70.6495 | $70.65 | $70.65 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.90 | 3.278% | $113.5025 | $113.50 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.78 | 5.682% | $265.0293 | $265.03 | $265.05 | $265.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.42 | $1,187.5318 | $1,187.53 | $1,187.55 | $1,187.40 | |