| 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 | $114.96 | 7.450% | $123.5245 | $123.52 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.58 | 3.386% | $201.1685 | $201.17 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.72 | 12.681% | $139.4089 | $139.41 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.83 | 7.150% | $20.1763 | $20.18 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.66 | 10.669% | $9.5839 | $9.58 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.94 | 11.523% | $268.7035 | $268.70 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.46 | 6.308% | $256.6913 | $256.69 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.15 | $1,019.2569 | $1,019.25 | $1,019.25 | $1,019.30 | |