| 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 | $140.67 | 11.753% | $157.2029 | $157.20 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.63 | 7.423% | $128.5101 | $128.51 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.89 | 10.737% | $254.5733 | $254.57 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.84 | 5.631% | $197.361 | $197.36 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.53 | 3.154% | $144.9623 | $144.96 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.80 | 10.272% | $246.7887 | $246.79 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.74 | 4.425% | $198.136 | $198.14 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,231.10 | $1,327.5343 | $1,327.53 | $1,327.50 | $1,327.60 | |