| 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 | $125.32 | 3.406% | $129.5884 | $129.59 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.50 | 11.408% | $171.0113 | $171.01 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.36 | 10.673% | $178.582 | $178.58 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.76 | 13.166% | $278.1168 | $278.12 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.75 | 5.813% | $158.455 | $158.46 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.94 | 12.806% | $177.0377 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.36 | 7.732% | $49.9446 | $49.94 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.99 | $1,142.7358 | $1,142.74 | $1,142.75 | $1,142.70 | |