| 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 | $112.45 | 5.425% | $118.5504 | $118.55 | $118.55 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.55 | 8.525% | $198.1124 | $198.11 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.86 | 7.180% | $154.1891 | $154.19 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.84 | 8.334% | $143.9109 | $143.91 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.55 | 5.592% | $254.0016 | $254.00 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.25 | 8.148% | $107.3369 | $107.34 | $107.35 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.98 | 3.666% | $7.2359 | $7.24 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.48 | $983.3372 | $983.34 | $983.35 | $983.30 | |