| 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 | $120.60 | 3.122% | $124.3651 | $124.37 | $124.35 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.36 | 12.802% | $150.4327 | $150.43 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.95 | 6.714% | $184.5619 | $184.56 | $184.55 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.96 | 8.199% | $142.7794 | $142.78 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.67 | 13.749% | $166.8357 | $166.84 | $166.85 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.47 | 5.744% | $74.5178 | $74.52 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.86 | 7.705% | $8.4656 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.87 | $851.9582 | $851.97 | $851.95 | $852.00 | |