| 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 | $125.42 | 3.528% | $129.8448 | $129.84 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.41 | 3.364% | $82.0814 | $82.08 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.77 | 3.658% | $73.3588 | $73.36 | $73.35 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.27 | 8.446% | $25.2354 | $25.24 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.35 | 8.170% | $157.2251 | $157.23 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.77 | 8.831% | $148.8482 | $148.85 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.85 | 4.329% | $245.0167 | $245.02 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.84 | $861.6104 | $861.62 | $861.65 | $861.50 | |