| 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 | $131.43 | 5.491% | $138.6468 | $138.65 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.53 | 5.604% | $187.4788 | $187.48 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.93 | 9.597% | $265.148 | $265.15 | $265.15 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.74 | 3.227% | $15.2157 | $15.22 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.65 | 3.278% | $236.1451 | $236.15 | $236.15 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.62 | 8.656% | $215.8125 | $215.81 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.45 | 8.529% | $113.3585 | $113.36 | $113.35 | $113.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.35 | $1,171.8054 | $1,171.82 | $1,171.80 | $1,171.70 | |