| 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 | $125.88 | 8.357% | $136.3998 | $136.40 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.67 | 5.248% | $188.0466 | $188.05 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.60 | 3.332% | $84.3189 | $84.32 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.41 | 8.384% | $237.8053 | $237.81 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.81 | 4.488% | $107.4241 | $107.42 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.75 | 10.788% | $201.3572 | $201.36 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.50 | 9.194% | $48.5913 | $48.59 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.62 | $1,003.9432 | $1,003.95 | $1,003.90 | $1,003.90 | |