| 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 | $128.84 | 7.570% | $138.5932 | $138.59 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.41 | 3.644% | $52.2469 | $52.25 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.59 | 9.347% | $251.0498 | $251.05 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.63 | 11.161% | $221.9107 | $221.91 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.79 | 7.374% | $269.2833 | $269.28 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.30 | 3.662% | $130.9251 | $130.93 | $130.95 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.76 | 11.695% | $172.8592 | $172.86 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.32 | $1,236.8682 | $1,236.87 | $1,236.90 | $1,236.80 | |