| 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 | $128.86 | 5.185% | $135.5414 | $135.54 | $135.55 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.47 | 8.510% | $140.4879 | $140.49 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.60 | 13.429% | $141.3325 | $141.33 | $141.35 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.85 | 13.434% | $262.9967 | $263.00 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.51 | 10.258% | $262.9764 | $262.98 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.83 | 7.189% | $82.3533 | $82.35 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.57 | 10.310% | $224.5581 | $224.56 | $224.55 | $224.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.69 | $1,250.2463 | $1,250.25 | $1,250.30 | $1,250.30 | |