| 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 | $130.75 | 5.774% | $138.2995 | $138.30 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.70 | 3.577% | $119.8386 | $119.84 | $119.85 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.74 | 11.391% | $274.8462 | $274.85 | $274.85 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.38 | 10.786% | $190.9729 | $190.97 | $190.95 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.61 | 5.589% | $16.4824 | $16.48 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.68 | 11.660% | $19.7415 | $19.74 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.55 | 5.793% | $182.5458 | $182.55 | $182.55 | $182.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.41 | $942.7269 | $942.73 | $942.75 | $942.60 | |