| 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 | $134.71 | 5.586% | $142.2349 | $142.23 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.57 | 7.642% | $129.784 | $129.78 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.29 | 6.790% | $174.3774 | $174.38 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.30 | 7.139% | $39.9628 | $39.96 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.30 | 5.829% | $249.0156 | $249.02 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.44 | 4.581% | $169.8814 | $169.88 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.44 | 13.723% | $180.1827 | $180.18 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.05 | $1,085.4388 | $1,085.43 | $1,085.50 | $1,085.50 | |