| 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 | $204.56 | 6.305% | $217.4575 | $217.46 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.77 | 5.724% | $265.1241 | $265.12 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.92 | 13.841% | $149.0406 | $149.04 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.38 | 13.610% | $183.3438 | $183.34 | $183.35 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.79 | 3.509% | $118.818 | $118.82 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.43 | 6.582% | $160.3313 | $160.33 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.63 | 5.784% | $31.3438 | $31.34 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.48 | $1,125.4591 | $1,125.45 | $1,125.45 | $1,125.30 | |