| 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 | $106.99 | 12.415% | $120.2728 | $120.27 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.53 | 3.820% | $108.523 | $108.52 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.72 | 6.250% | $162.265 | $162.27 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.58 | 4.191% | $227.7407 | $227.74 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.25 | 7.579% | $146.5764 | $146.58 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.55 | 13.506% | $280.9841 | $280.98 | $281.00 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.94 | 13.558% | $68.0667 | $68.07 | $68.05 | $68.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.56 | $1,114.4287 | $1,114.43 | $1,114.40 | $1,114.50 | |