| 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 | $123.98 | 5.625% | $130.9539 | $130.95 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.32 | 12.349% | $235.1689 | $235.17 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.76 | 11.286% | $201.1606 | $201.16 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.82 | 3.673% | $159.4698 | $159.47 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.49 | 3.133% | $87.1371 | $87.14 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.57 | 3.554% | $86.5401 | $86.54 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.43 | 7.639% | $209.2825 | $209.28 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.37 | $1,109.7129 | $1,109.71 | $1,109.70 | $1,109.80 | |