| 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 | $118.83 | 6.235% | $126.2391 | $126.24 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.44 | 5.666% | $99.791 | $99.79 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.79 | 13.525% | $129.1801 | $129.18 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.69 | 7.689% | $178.4299 | $178.43 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.45 | 7.750% | $38.1974 | $38.20 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.92 | 6.339% | $26.4997 | $26.50 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.99 | 3.853% | $236.7745 | $236.77 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.11 | $835.1117 | $835.11 | $835.15 | $835.10 | |