| 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 | $110.36 | 7.135% | $118.2342 | $118.23 | $118.25 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.80 | 5.433% | $143.178 | $143.18 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.79 | 11.803% | $179.768 | $179.77 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.47 | 3.312% | $142.023 | $142.02 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.90 | 7.120% | $267.6929 | $267.69 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.79 | 13.162% | $255.5085 | $255.51 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.79 | 12.632% | $252.0592 | $252.06 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,243.90 | $1,358.4638 | $1,358.46 | $1,358.45 | $1,358.50 | |