| 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 | $129.98 | 7.149% | $139.2723 | $139.27 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.36 | 7.589% | $236.0072 | $236.01 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.86 | 8.819% | $201.1628 | $201.16 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.41 | 13.307% | $45.7874 | $45.79 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.54 | 7.369% | $106.8751 | $106.88 | $106.90 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.75 | 13.755% | $259.077 | $259.08 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.37 | 8.500% | $249.9515 | $249.95 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.27 | $1,238.1333 | $1,238.14 | $1,238.15 | $1,238.30 | |