| 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 | $130.47 | 6.385% | $138.8005 | $138.80 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.40 | 7.542% | $53.1257 | $53.13 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.71 | 13.430% | $48.446 | $48.45 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.55 | 5.122% | $250.7685 | $250.77 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.42 | 13.717% | $248.3807 | $248.38 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.62 | 11.110% | $10.6888 | $10.69 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.35 | 8.405% | $264.8876 | $264.89 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.52 | $1,015.0978 | $1,015.11 | $1,015.15 | $1,015.10 | |