| 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 | $129.96 | 6.789% | $138.783 | $138.78 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.95 | 9.815% | $170.1583 | $170.16 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.46 | 4.462% | $117.478 | $117.48 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.25 | 10.409% | $162.5773 | $162.58 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.37 | 13.721% | $200.5697 | $200.57 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.31 | 9.435% | $32.0754 | $32.08 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.61 | 3.374% | $250.7957 | $250.80 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.91 | $1,072.4374 | $1,072.45 | $1,072.50 | $1,072.60 | |