| 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 | $122.33 | 5.856% | $129.4936 | $129.49 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.82 | 12.495% | $272.0354 | $272.04 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.48 | 5.159% | $85.6836 | $85.68 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.55 | 10.585% | $214.0373 | $214.04 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.96 | 9.220% | $131.0203 | $131.02 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.58 | 5.357% | $18.5218 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.25 | 6.452% | $25.8146 | $25.81 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.97 | $876.6066 | $876.60 | $876.60 | $876.50 | |