| 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 | $134.56 | 4.256% | $140.2869 | $140.29 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.59 | 11.352% | $193.2959 | $193.30 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.52 | 9.110% | $261.3403 | $261.34 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.55 | 6.837% | $148.0227 | $148.02 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.98 | 7.509% | $184.894 | $184.89 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.80 | 3.430% | $256.2995 | $256.30 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.95 | 3.803% | $244.9232 | $244.92 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,341.95 | $1,429.0625 | $1,429.06 | $1,429.05 | $1,429.00 | |