| 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 | $130.80 | 10.208% | $144.1521 | $144.15 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.46 | 6.874% | $254.8517 | $254.85 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.28 | 11.500% | $274.6022 | $274.60 | $274.60 | $274.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.78 | 10.854% | $54.0746 | $54.07 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.95 | 11.851% | $48.04 | $48.04 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.57 | 3.442% | $106.1005 | $106.10 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.44 | 5.609% | $254.9824 | $254.98 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.28 | $1,136.8035 | $1,136.79 | $1,136.80 | $1,136.90 | |