| 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 | $135.70 | 6.726% | $144.8272 | $144.83 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.60 | 3.357% | $108.1114 | $108.11 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.53 | 13.260% | $257.7005 | $257.70 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.66 | 12.417% | $58.0746 | $58.07 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.78 | 13.155% | $176.2729 | $176.27 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.94 | 11.266% | $279.2109 | $279.21 | $279.20 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.48 | 5.720% | $107.2847 | $107.28 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.69 | $1,131.4822 | $1,131.47 | $1,131.45 | $1,131.50 | |