| 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 | $125.54 | 8.705% | $136.4683 | $136.47 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.41 | 9.221% | $188.3079 | $188.31 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.42 | 6.504% | $123.992 | $123.99 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.92 | 10.588% | $179.0641 | $179.06 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.36 | 10.490% | $30.2301 | $30.23 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.50 | 3.357% | $132.8137 | $132.81 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.36 | 13.461% | $77.5619 | $77.56 | $77.55 | $77.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.51 | $868.4380 | $868.43 | $868.40 | $868.50 | |