| 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 | $121.55 | 5.326% | $128.0238 | $128.02 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.83 | 5.635% | $82.2157 | $82.22 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.63 | 6.416% | $263.5179 | $263.52 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.80 | 6.810% | $266.8114 | $266.81 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.55 | 13.489% | $186.7461 | $186.75 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.91 | 7.724% | $181.9566 | $181.96 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.63 | 6.461% | $142.2638 | $142.26 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.90 | $1,251.5353 | $1,251.54 | $1,251.45 | $1,251.50 | |