| 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 | $127.78 | 12.192% | $143.3589 | $143.36 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.99 | 6.648% | $230.349 | $230.35 | $230.35 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.43 | 11.342% | $156.3576 | $156.36 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.43 | 6.650% | $62.3156 | $62.32 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.55 | 9.439% | $108.9465 | $108.95 | $108.95 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.46 | 13.238% | $248.5121 | $248.51 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.68 | 12.586% | $249.5806 | $249.58 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.32 | $1,199.4203 | $1,199.43 | $1,199.40 | $1,199.40 | |