| 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 | $127.85 | 3.576% | $132.4219 | $132.42 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.87 | 4.723% | $95.1618 | $95.16 | $95.15 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.66 | 11.253% | $277.7542 | $277.75 | $277.75 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.47 | 5.782% | $139.0716 | $139.07 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.94 | 7.238% | $213.3393 | $213.34 | $213.35 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.94 | 11.754% | $69.2204 | $69.22 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.85 | 10.430% | $119.0988 | $119.10 | $119.10 | $119.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.58 | $1,046.0680 | $1,046.06 | $1,046.00 | $1,046.10 | |