| 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 | $115.55 | 8.514% | $125.3879 | $125.39 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.55 | 12.420% | $173.7451 | $173.75 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.46 | 6.869% | $156.5203 | $156.52 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.47 | 9.182% | $197.0408 | $197.04 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.39 | 3.522% | $114.2779 | $114.28 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.86 | 7.698% | $256.1705 | $256.17 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.86 | 8.322% | $254.405 | $254.41 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.14 | $1,277.5475 | $1,277.56 | $1,277.55 | $1,277.50 | |