| 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 | $130.68 | 3.479% | $135.2264 | $135.23 | $135.25 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.90 | 13.256% | $75.7683 | $75.77 | $75.75 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.65 | 9.135% | $230.9842 | $230.98 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.77 | 3.496% | $5.9717 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.31 | 12.550% | $261.4649 | $261.46 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.41 | 8.865% | $79.9178 | $79.92 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.57 | 12.270% | $270.0879 | $270.09 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.29 | $1,059.4212 | $1,059.42 | $1,059.40 | $1,059.50 | |