| 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 | $115.39 | 4.561% | $120.6529 | $120.65 | $120.65 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.35 | 7.398% | $150.7331 | $150.73 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.92 | 9.321% | $103.7675 | $103.77 | $103.75 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.31 | 13.460% | $262.4443 | $262.44 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.47 | 10.657% | $231.7932 | $231.79 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.79 | 5.476% | $29.3118 | $29.31 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.78 | 3.662% | $173.9241 | $173.92 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.01 | $1,072.6269 | $1,072.61 | $1,072.60 | $1,072.60 | |