| 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 | $125.33 | 3.129% | $129.2516 | $129.25 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.97 | 7.734% | $118.4751 | $118.48 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.61 | 11.282% | $113.0736 | $113.07 | $113.05 | $113.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.90 | 12.533% | $204.6975 | $204.70 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.73 | 4.224% | $158.1391 | $158.14 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.93 | 8.425% | $37.8729 | $37.87 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.87 | 9.768% | $244.6399 | $244.64 | $244.65 | $244.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.34 | $1,006.1497 | $1,006.15 | $1,006.15 | $1,006.20 | |