| 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 | $130.95 | 11.285% | $145.7277 | $145.73 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.82 | 5.550% | $183.467 | $183.47 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.60 | 12.748% | $267.8892 | $267.89 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.50 | 3.691% | $127.0215 | $127.02 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.47 | 13.254% | $108.1236 | $108.12 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.96 | 13.601% | $239.6527 | $239.65 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.50 | 8.662% | $225.4737 | $225.47 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.80 | $1,297.3554 | $1,297.35 | $1,297.30 | $1,297.40 | |