| 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 | $128.50 | 5.512% | $135.5829 | $135.58 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.36 | 4.461% | $255.2609 | $255.26 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.70 | 5.351% | $223.0281 | $223.03 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.93 | 7.286% | $165.1453 | $165.15 | $165.15 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.69 | 5.148% | $53.2995 | $53.30 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.41 | 11.626% | $253.8487 | $253.85 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.73 | 10.158% | $152.8222 | $152.82 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.32 | $1,238.9876 | $1,238.99 | $1,239.00 | $1,238.90 | |