| 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 | $126.68 | 10.700% | $140.2348 | $140.23 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.43 | 6.478% | $200.6365 | $200.64 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.78 | 11.633% | $140.412 | $140.41 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.36 | 7.607% | $89.7012 | $89.70 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.82 | 12.195% | $253.3587 | $253.36 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.86 | 3.663% | $235.1699 | $235.17 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.49 | 5.597% | $218.0472 | $218.05 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.42 | $1,277.5603 | $1,277.56 | $1,277.55 | $1,277.50 | |