| 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 | $130.59 | 9.563% | $143.0783 | $143.08 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.50 | 12.775% | $202.4311 | $202.43 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.49 | 8.472% | $109.0035 | $109.00 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.99 | 4.412% | $196.2841 | $196.28 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.61 | 13.599% | $132.4678 | $132.47 | $132.45 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.63 | 11.438% | $165.6303 | $165.63 | $165.65 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.44 | 5.354% | $260.6879 | $260.69 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.25 | $1,209.5830 | $1,209.58 | $1,209.65 | $1,209.60 | |