| 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 | $125.79 | 5.208% | $132.3411 | $132.34 | $132.35 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.29 | 3.664% | $175.4928 | $175.49 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.78 | 8.676% | $83.4414 | $83.44 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.28 | 11.328% | $276.4052 | $276.41 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.62 | 10.395% | $140.8861 | $140.89 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.52 | 9.833% | $202.6639 | $202.66 | $202.65 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.63 | 4.681% | $249.8003 | $249.80 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.91 | $1,261.0308 | $1,261.03 | $1,261.05 | $1,261.00 | |