| 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 | $134.39 | 5.125% | $141.2775 | $141.28 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.32 | 12.680% | $276.4266 | $276.43 | $276.45 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.95 | 7.793% | $254.3376 | $254.34 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.71 | 3.518% | $130.1325 | $130.13 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.71 | 5.551% | $161.1869 | $161.19 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.89 | 12.102% | $136.6411 | $136.64 | $136.65 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.56 | 3.590% | $72.0572 | $72.06 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.53 | $1,172.0594 | $1,172.07 | $1,172.15 | $1,172.00 | |