| 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 | $136.86 | 5.246% | $144.0397 | $144.04 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.85 | 6.785% | $183.51 | $183.51 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.62 | 13.342% | $237.5875 | $237.59 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.78 | 4.686% | $25.9412 | $25.94 | $25.95 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.45 | 7.426% | $20.8944 | $20.89 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.86 | 5.567% | $199.3738 | $199.37 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.69 | 10.736% | $153.5798 | $153.58 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.11 | $964.9264 | $964.92 | $964.95 | $964.90 | |