| 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 | $127.96 | 3.432% | $132.3516 | $132.35 | $132.35 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.51 | 10.743% | $244.1994 | $244.20 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.80 | 4.684% | $182.9876 | $182.99 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.93 | 9.510% | $250.7012 | $250.70 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.95 | 8.117% | $61.5726 | $61.57 | $61.55 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.82 | 11.726% | $17.6751 | $17.68 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.88 | 5.145% | $196.495 | $196.50 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.85 | $1,085.9825 | $1,085.99 | $1,086.00 | $1,086.10 | |