| 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 | $124.32 | 5.192% | $130.7747 | $130.77 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.87 | 7.842% | $118.486 | $118.49 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.67 | 9.515% | $102.5827 | $102.58 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.60 | 12.704% | $35.6145 | $35.61 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.30 | 7.232% | $155.8081 | $155.81 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.55 | 5.799% | $199.484 | $199.48 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.30 | 4.729% | $110.2796 | $110.28 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.61 | $853.0296 | $853.02 | $853.05 | $853.10 | |