| 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 | $127.44 | 11.546% | $142.1542 | $142.15 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.66 | 7.785% | $85.8615 | $85.86 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.28 | 9.278% | $200.2847 | $200.28 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.38 | 10.732% | $107.8308 | $107.83 | $107.85 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.99 | 4.337% | $225.3575 | $225.36 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.40 | 13.657% | $69.7854 | $69.79 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.26 | 7.167% | $131.0224 | $131.02 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.41 | $962.2965 | $962.29 | $962.30 | $962.40 | |