| 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 | $138.86 | 5.487% | $146.4792 | $146.48 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.79 | 6.475% | $255.3164 | $255.32 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.88 | 9.775% | $262.2305 | $262.23 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.54 | 3.316% | $173.0956 | $173.10 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.40 | 11.575% | $32.8031 | $32.80 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.68 | 9.786% | $206.0464 | $206.05 | $206.05 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.42 | 13.824% | $83.5696 | $83.57 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.57 | $1,159.5408 | $1,159.55 | $1,159.55 | $1,159.50 | |