| 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 | $137.97 | 4.674% | $144.4187 | $144.42 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.55 | 6.302% | $197.2434 | $197.24 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.88 | 13.778% | $253.5884 | $253.59 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.94 | 4.755% | $9.3651 | $9.37 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.43 | 9.290% | $270.4162 | $270.42 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.77 | 10.851% | $169.3471 | $169.35 | $169.35 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.77 | 6.369% | $206.1112 | $206.11 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.31 | $1,250.4901 | $1,250.50 | $1,250.45 | $1,250.40 | |