| 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 | $127.77 | 7.500% | $137.3528 | $137.35 | $137.35 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.77 | 12.170% | $31.1496 | $31.15 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.76 | 10.760% | $152.583 | $152.58 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.62 | 8.579% | $124.4532 | $124.45 | $124.45 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.68 | 4.370% | $58.1132 | $58.11 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.65 | 11.584% | $269.6427 | $269.64 | $269.65 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.53 | 5.862% | $224.9885 | $224.99 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.78 | $998.2830 | $998.27 | $998.30 | $998.30 | |