| 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 | $125.95 | 5.809% | $133.2664 | $133.27 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.72 | 7.346% | $201.5099 | $201.51 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.61 | 10.652% | $207.5942 | $207.59 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.64 | 7.650% | $179.388 | $179.39 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.85 | 4.678% | $254.2105 | $254.21 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.34 | 10.133% | $211.8298 | $211.83 | $211.85 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.29 | 10.675% | $86.6475 | $86.65 | $86.65 | $86.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.40 | $1,274.4463 | $1,274.45 | $1,274.45 | $1,274.40 | |