| 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 | $123.45 | 7.256% | $132.4075 | $132.41 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.98 | 6.251% | $261.3562 | $261.36 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.59 | 10.658% | $140.082 | $140.08 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.68 | 7.662% | $252.6612 | $252.66 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.72 | 5.850% | $158.4786 | $158.48 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.74 | 10.284% | $72.5007 | $72.50 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.65 | 10.690% | $155.6855 | $155.69 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.81 | $1,173.1717 | $1,173.18 | $1,173.20 | $1,173.30 | |