| 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 | $124.98 | 5.754% | $132.1713 | $132.17 | $132.15 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.81 | 5.678% | $27.2755 | $27.28 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.55 | 13.343% | $168.371 | $168.37 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.33 | 6.117% | $198.789 | $198.79 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.40 | 6.728% | $243.7668 | $243.77 | $243.75 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.99 | 10.314% | $257.0206 | $257.02 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.80 | 9.157% | $222.462 | $222.46 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.86 | $1,249.8562 | $1,249.86 | $1,249.80 | $1,250.00 | |