| 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 | $139.85 | 5.308% | $147.2732 | $147.27 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.53 | 5.457% | $7.9409 | $7.94 | $7.95 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.82 | 11.625% | $52.2628 | $52.26 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.78 | 11.209% | $64.2566 | $64.26 | $64.25 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.40 | 8.590% | $267.5658 | $267.57 | $267.55 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.58 | 4.120% | $176.5667 | $176.57 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.78 | 9.437% | $158.4429 | $158.44 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.74 | $874.3089 | $874.31 | $874.25 | $874.40 | |