| 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 | $125.28 | 4.866% | $131.3761 | $131.38 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.89 | 12.519% | $175.4059 | $175.41 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.43 | 13.490% | $208.1747 | $208.17 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.39 | 3.192% | $209.8822 | $209.88 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.99 | 12.544% | $271.2198 | $271.22 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.78 | 11.554% | $38.7985 | $38.80 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.99 | 4.517% | $144.223 | $144.22 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.75 | $1,179.0802 | $1,179.08 | $1,179.05 | $1,179.10 | |