| 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 | $131.38 | 5.257% | $138.2866 | $138.29 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.37 | 7.641% | $32.6906 | $32.69 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.65 | 11.874% | $207.6941 | $207.69 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.42 | 6.616% | $42.028 | $42.03 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.91 | 11.670% | $91.4689 | $91.47 | $91.45 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.52 | 3.236% | $171.9086 | $171.91 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.50 | 3.642% | $246.1498 | $246.15 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.75 | $930.2266 | $930.23 | $930.25 | $930.20 | |