| 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 | $140.55 | 5.750% | $148.6316 | $148.63 | $148.65 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.78 | 8.369% | $187.24 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.74 | 11.824% | $74.6313 | $74.63 | $74.65 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.52 | 10.383% | $140.7604 | $140.76 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.48 | 12.649% | $268.6453 | $268.65 | $268.65 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.56 | 4.217% | $193.3851 | $193.39 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.91 | 11.835% | $7.7278 | $7.73 | $7.75 | $7.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.54 | $1,021.0215 | $1,021.03 | $1,021.10 | $1,020.90 | |