| 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 | $131.37 | 6.865% | $140.3886 | $140.39 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.51 | 7.354% | $253.9029 | $253.90 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.78 | 10.424% | $119.015 | $119.02 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.82 | 4.188% | $186.309 | $186.31 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.55 | 13.125% | $104.6972 | $104.70 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.37 | 9.846% | $267.3322 | $267.33 | $267.35 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.30 | 5.650% | $232.747 | $232.75 | $232.75 | $232.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,210.70 | $1,304.3919 | $1,304.40 | $1,304.40 | $1,304.30 | |