| 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 | $129.55 | 8.452% | $140.4996 | $140.50 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.37 | 5.427% | $197.5386 | $197.54 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.42 | 4.736% | $141.8335 | $141.83 | $141.85 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.89 | 12.462% | $274.2836 | $274.28 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.40 | 6.325% | $114.1931 | $114.19 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.99 | 11.508% | $57.973 | $57.97 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.37 | 9.779% | $218.8664 | $218.87 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.99 | $1,145.1878 | $1,145.18 | $1,145.20 | $1,145.20 | |