| 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 | $127.88 | 3.125% | $131.8763 | $131.88 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.30 | 11.705% | $268.4271 | $268.43 | $268.45 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.74 | 7.110% | $159.3154 | $159.32 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.37 | 10.526% | $198.2505 | $198.25 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.43 | 8.282% | $43.7784 | $43.78 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.76 | 4.256% | $145.7082 | $145.71 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.85 | 12.428% | $230.3088 | $230.31 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.33 | $1,177.6647 | $1,177.68 | $1,177.70 | $1,177.70 | |