| 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 | $115.40 | 8.750% | $125.4975 | $125.50 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.27 | 4.328% | $132.7782 | $132.78 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.62 | 4.541% | $42.4646 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.31 | 8.629% | $205.6456 | $205.65 | $205.65 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.33 | 8.771% | $151.5506 | $151.55 | $151.55 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.29 | 9.275% | $217.7741 | $217.77 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.76 | 4.350% | $247.0591 | $247.06 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.98 | $1,122.7697 | $1,122.77 | $1,122.75 | $1,122.90 | |