| 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 | $140.46 | 4.625% | $146.9563 | $146.96 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.35 | 11.644% | $88.5895 | $88.59 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.89 | 3.242% | $142.3604 | $142.36 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.36 | 8.641% | $41.6747 | $41.67 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.43 | 4.754% | $239.2896 | $239.29 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.26 | 12.220% | $269.6198 | $269.62 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.99 | 4.405% | $179.5662 | $179.57 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.74 | $1,108.0565 | $1,108.06 | $1,108.00 | $1,108.20 | |