| 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 | $125.25 | 6.316% | $133.1608 | $133.16 | $133.15 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.60 | 9.667% | $146.5151 | $146.52 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.85 | 12.733% | $205.005 | $205.01 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.28 | 12.176% | $148.3864 | $148.39 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.27 | 4.124% | $163.7558 | $163.76 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.97 | 10.401% | $152.3203 | $152.32 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.73 | 11.721% | $280.1181 | $280.12 | $280.10 | $280.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.95 | $1,229.2615 | $1,229.28 | $1,229.20 | $1,229.30 | |