| 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 | $130.70 | 8.717% | $142.0931 | $142.09 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.36 | 4.504% | $124.736 | $124.74 | $124.75 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.33 | 8.847% | $53.6942 | $53.69 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.33 | 6.166% | $262.5804 | $262.58 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.42 | 13.578% | $248.0771 | $248.08 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.69 | 5.488% | $9.1669 | $9.17 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.59 | 6.619% | $246.9189 | $246.92 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.42 | $1,087.2666 | $1,087.27 | $1,087.30 | $1,087.30 | |