| 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 | $238.29 | 5.805% | $252.1227 | $252.12 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.74 | 6.536% | $131.8276 | $131.83 | $131.85 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.89 | 5.370% | $133.704 | $133.70 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.73 | 12.612% | $150.596 | $150.60 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.96 | 6.280% | $255.0295 | $255.03 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.63 | 12.389% | $254.7072 | $254.71 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.72 | 13.606% | $128.0567 | $128.06 | $128.05 | $128.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.96 | $1,306.0437 | $1,306.05 | $1,306.05 | $1,306.00 | |