| 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 | $130.74 | 6.668% | $139.4577 | $139.46 | $139.45 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.29 | 4.480% | $87.0214 | $87.02 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.99 | 12.496% | $264.3544 | $264.35 | $264.35 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.61 | 12.517% | $59.1952 | $59.20 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.69 | 9.873% | $169.9625 | $169.96 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.73 | 7.799% | $154.9395 | $154.94 | $154.95 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.26 | 10.534% | $253.4102 | $253.41 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.31 | $1,128.3409 | $1,128.34 | $1,128.30 | $1,128.40 | |