| 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 | $132.56 | 7.698% | $142.7645 | $142.76 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.36 | 5.119% | $162.2617 | $162.26 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.82 | 6.179% | $196.24 | $196.24 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.46 | 8.792% | $234.4032 | $234.40 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.68 | 10.608% | $25.0859 | $25.09 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.31 | 11.114% | $271.4626 | $271.46 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.45 | 3.510% | $253.0302 | $253.03 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.64 | $1,285.2481 | $1,285.24 | $1,285.25 | $1,285.30 | |