| 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 | $125.76 | 4.333% | $131.2092 | $131.21 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.70 | 10.515% | $142.2328 | $142.23 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.44 | 10.410% | $229.0345 | $229.03 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.74 | 13.723% | $273.7768 | $273.78 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.43 | 9.306% | $132.7303 | $132.73 | $132.75 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.88 | 4.205% | $163.4768 | $163.48 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.38 | 12.456% | $260.2007 | $260.20 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,212.33 | $1,332.6611 | $1,332.66 | $1,332.75 | $1,332.60 | |