| 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 | $137.91 | 3.398% | $142.5962 | $142.60 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.26 | 5.325% | $187.7523 | $187.75 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.34 | 12.309% | $174.4608 | $174.46 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.25 | 8.339% | $155.1956 | $155.20 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.75 | 12.199% | $261.1432 | $261.14 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.82 | 9.665% | $57.9251 | $57.93 | $57.95 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.64 | 4.412% | $196.9628 | $196.96 | $196.95 | $197.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.97 | $1,176.0360 | $1,176.04 | $1,176.05 | $1,176.10 | |