| 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 | $122.85 | 5.375% | $129.4532 | $129.45 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.92 | 9.814% | $132.7871 | $132.79 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.43 | 8.425% | $197.7997 | $197.80 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.67 | 11.675% | $132.5247 | $132.52 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.93 | 10.292% | $238.1535 | $238.15 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.49 | 12.571% | $251.5849 | $251.58 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.84 | 12.347% | $172.8346 | $172.83 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.13 | $1,255.1377 | $1,255.12 | $1,255.15 | $1,255.20 | |