| 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 | $129.52 | 4.434% | $135.2629 | $135.26 | $135.25 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.83 | 8.338% | $260.9104 | $260.91 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.88 | 10.832% | $70.7995 | $70.80 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.89 | 12.238% | $258.0239 | $258.02 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.64 | 12.503% | $59.2216 | $59.22 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.78 | 3.675% | $36.0582 | $36.06 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.54 | 5.791% | $138.0996 | $138.10 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.08 | $958.3761 | $958.37 | $958.30 | $958.40 | |