| 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 | $119.84 | 5.538% | $126.4767 | $126.48 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.72 | 13.483% | $268.637 | $268.64 | $268.65 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.34 | 5.677% | $126.1149 | $126.11 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.81 | 12.615% | $129.2933 | $129.29 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.29 | 4.216% | $245.2098 | $245.21 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.53 | 9.487% | $87.075 | $87.08 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.59 | 9.795% | $257.5681 | $257.57 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.12 | $1,240.3748 | $1,240.38 | $1,240.40 | $1,240.40 | |