| 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 | $143.31 | 3.127% | $147.7913 | $147.79 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.48 | 4.874% | $85.4513 | $85.45 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.82 | 6.479% | $43.4647 | $43.46 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.86 | 4.201% | $38.4085 | $38.41 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.35 | 12.244% | $26.209 | $26.21 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.40 | 13.347% | $49.1926 | $49.19 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.75 | 13.468% | $283.3863 | $283.39 | $283.40 | $283.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $618.97 | $673.9037 | $673.90 | $673.90 | $674.00 | |