| 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 | $130.88 | 9.447% | $143.2442 | $143.24 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.52 | 6.564% | $117.7745 | $117.77 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.79 | 8.665% | $62.7975 | $62.80 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.82 | 13.326% | $196.9833 | $196.98 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.25 | 10.240% | $271.466 | $271.47 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.77 | 6.193% | $222.7611 | $222.76 | $222.75 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.56 | 4.395% | $12.0681 | $12.07 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.59 | $1,027.0947 | $1,027.09 | $1,027.05 | $1,027.20 | |