| 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 | $123.97 | 5.848% | $131.2198 | $131.22 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.29 | 3.740% | $259.6508 | $259.65 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.60 | 11.613% | $195.9924 | $195.99 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.97 | 8.648% | $177.0636 | $177.06 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.69 | 3.484% | $218.0304 | $218.03 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.76 | 7.358% | $80.2608 | $80.26 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.28 | 10.560% | $8.0488 | $8.05 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.56 | $1,070.2666 | $1,070.26 | $1,070.25 | $1,070.30 | |