| 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 | $121.63 | 13.863% | $138.4916 | $138.49 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.50 | 11.800% | $170.495 | $170.50 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.95 | 11.488% | $114.7769 | $114.78 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.92 | 11.655% | $188.6076 | $188.61 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.94 | 11.374% | $188.1552 | $188.16 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.79 | 9.642% | $16.2161 | $16.22 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.34 | 12.761% | $255.2232 | $255.22 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.07 | $1,071.9656 | $1,071.98 | $1,071.95 | $1,072.00 | |