| 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 | $116.59 | 6.778% | $124.4925 | $124.49 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.90 | 5.565% | $88.569 | $88.57 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.50 | 6.230% | $263.9816 | $263.98 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.63 | 7.805% | $199.0404 | $199.04 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.41 | 3.547% | $160.9224 | $160.92 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.69 | 12.564% | $125.7227 | $125.72 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.37 | 5.404% | $184.847 | $184.85 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.09 | $1,147.5756 | $1,147.57 | $1,147.55 | $1,147.50 | |