| 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 | $133.57 | 3.391% | $138.0994 | $138.10 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.84 | 3.415% | $162.1961 | $162.20 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.59 | 10.268% | $260.8831 | $260.88 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.66 | 10.714% | $69.3734 | $69.37 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.91 | 5.594% | $168.8554 | $168.86 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.81 | 6.855% | $123.7488 | $123.75 | $123.75 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.97 | 12.439% | $228.2174 | $228.22 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.35 | $1,151.3736 | $1,151.38 | $1,151.35 | $1,151.40 | |