| 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 | $127.73 | 8.557% | $138.6599 | $138.66 | $138.65 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.33 | 4.538% | $114.2914 | $114.29 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.34 | 12.492% | $257.9892 | $257.99 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.47 | 13.492% | $173.0413 | $173.04 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.38 | 5.445% | $216.5629 | $216.56 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.26 | 10.538% | $30.1327 | $30.13 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.63 | 9.594% | $230.8378 | $230.84 | $230.85 | $230.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.14 | $1,161.5152 | $1,161.51 | $1,161.55 | $1,161.50 | |