| 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 | $114.30 | 5.424% | $120.4996 | $120.50 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.37 | 13.196% | $188.3242 | $188.32 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.57 | 8.126% | $250.3874 | $250.39 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.91 | 12.645% | $139.5784 | $139.58 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.79 | 6.555% | $235.2628 | $235.26 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.79 | 6.515% | $130.7898 | $130.79 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.51 | 7.742% | $191.2528 | $191.25 | $191.25 | $191.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.24 | $1,256.0950 | $1,256.09 | $1,256.10 | $1,256.20 | |