| 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 | $128.58 | 6.873% | $137.4173 | $137.42 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.79 | 11.330% | $39.845 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.63 | 7.738% | $201.0714 | $201.07 | $201.05 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.86 | 6.397% | $232.8605 | $232.86 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.47 | 10.830% | $30.445 | $30.45 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.72 | 8.596% | $251.6387 | $251.64 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.91 | 4.358% | $194.012 | $194.01 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.96 | $1,087.2899 | $1,087.30 | $1,087.25 | $1,087.20 | |