| 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 | $140.99 | 3.804% | $146.3533 | $146.35 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.65 | 5.632% | $16.5314 | $16.53 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.28 | 3.722% | $80.1564 | $80.16 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.27 | 3.536% | $5.4563 | $5.46 | $5.45 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.83 | 3.350% | $249.9313 | $249.93 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.55 | 4.357% | $146.6738 | $146.67 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.26 | 8.427% | $63.1696 | $63.17 | $63.15 | $63.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.83 | $708.2721 | $708.27 | $708.25 | $708.40 | |