| 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 | $118.73 | 5.535% | $125.3017 | $125.30 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.31 | 8.828% | $39.5154 | $39.52 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.96 | 6.785% | $171.8811 | $171.88 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.73 | 11.387% | $166.7798 | $166.78 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.95 | 13.253% | $130.1843 | $130.18 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.78 | 4.300% | $88.4255 | $88.43 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.26 | 12.820% | $151.4721 | $151.47 | $151.45 | $151.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.72 | $873.5599 | $873.56 | $873.60 | $873.60 | |