| 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 | $132.32 | 3.505% | $136.9578 | $136.96 | $136.95 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.46 | 6.683% | $188.2528 | $188.25 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.38 | 3.464% | $207.3212 | $207.32 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.81 | 9.167% | $53.2844 | $53.28 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.77 | 11.611% | $154.8826 | $154.88 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.36 | 12.300% | $281.1543 | $281.15 | $281.15 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.32 | 5.344% | $199.4373 | $199.44 | $199.45 | $199.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.42 | $1,221.2904 | $1,221.28 | $1,221.30 | $1,221.40 | |