| 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 | $134.36 | 4.780% | $140.7824 | $140.78 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.48 | 3.301% | $183.3386 | $183.34 | $183.35 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.49 | 9.352% | $28.9673 | $28.97 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.90 | 12.688% | $279.3536 | $279.35 | $279.35 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.72 | 8.438% | $17.0465 | $17.05 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.58 | 11.647% | $277.5321 | $277.53 | $277.55 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.95 | 10.365% | $69.4748 | $69.47 | $69.45 | $69.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.48 | $996.4953 | $996.49 | $996.50 | $996.50 | |