| 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 | $126.56 | 5.503% | $133.5246 | $133.52 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.92 | 13.589% | $20.3551 | $20.36 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.99 | 10.614% | $235.5968 | $235.60 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.38 | 8.702% | $200.4247 | $200.42 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.44 | 13.348% | $189.7899 | $189.79 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.47 | 6.321% | $50.4706 | $50.47 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.94 | 3.484% | $252.4389 | $252.44 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.70 | $1,082.6006 | $1,082.60 | $1,082.55 | $1,082.60 | |