| 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 | $120.48 | 9.125% | $131.4738 | $131.47 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.89 | 9.792% | $49.2856 | $49.29 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.95 | 9.718% | $270.9486 | $270.95 | $270.95 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.42 | 4.277% | $61.9614 | $61.96 | $61.95 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.52 | 4.658% | $203.5807 | $203.58 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.46 | 8.378% | $192.3276 | $192.33 | $192.35 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.63 | 11.578% | $230.5536 | $230.55 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.35 | $1,140.1313 | $1,140.13 | $1,140.15 | $1,140.20 | |