| 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 | $120.90 | 7.109% | $129.4948 | $129.49 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.69 | 12.190% | $187.0095 | $187.01 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.70 | 10.554% | $124.5944 | $124.59 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.61 | 10.268% | $21.6236 | $21.62 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.77 | 13.847% | $194.4165 | $194.42 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.76 | 5.603% | $232.0732 | $232.07 | $232.05 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.73 | 7.803% | $242.2657 | $242.27 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.16 | $1,131.4777 | $1,131.47 | $1,131.40 | $1,131.50 | |