| 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 | $141.29 | 4.494% | $147.6396 | $147.64 | $147.65 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.44 | 13.405% | $115.038 | $115.04 | $115.05 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.71 | 9.653% | $271.6214 | $271.62 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.71 | 8.790% | $129.1446 | $129.14 | $129.15 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.63 | 6.243% | $160.0338 | $160.03 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.59 | 7.543% | $61.934 | $61.93 | $61.95 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.62 | 8.789% | $260.6802 | $260.68 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.99 | $1,146.0916 | $1,146.08 | $1,146.15 | $1,145.90 | |