| 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 | $130.82 | 6.498% | $139.3207 | $139.32 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.41 | 9.803% | $140.998 | $141.00 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.36 | 3.460% | $148.3203 | $148.32 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.37 | 4.571% | $21.3011 | $21.30 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.28 | 9.774% | $271.4491 | $271.45 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.78 | 13.508% | $197.2542 | $197.25 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.98 | 4.423% | $258.9482 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.00 | $1,177.5916 | $1,177.59 | $1,177.55 | $1,177.50 | |