| 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 | $231.29 | 6.261% | $245.7711 | $245.77 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.87 | 3.480% | $128.1807 | $128.18 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.26 | 4.310% | $139.0035 | $139.00 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.90 | 13.392% | $139.3588 | $139.36 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.73 | 9.122% | $249.5948 | $249.59 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.84 | 11.779% | $31.1193 | $31.12 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.45 | 12.216% | $241.7694 | $241.77 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.34 | $1,174.7976 | $1,174.79 | $1,174.75 | $1,174.90 | |