| 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 | $140.72 | 5.485% | $148.4385 | $148.44 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.80 | 13.538% | $123.5293 | $123.53 | $123.55 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.28 | 13.494% | $131.9708 | $131.97 | $131.95 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.31 | 11.803% | $152.3987 | $152.40 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.63 | 8.374% | $72.2096 | $72.21 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.72 | 8.106% | $252.6653 | $252.67 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.35 | 10.594% | $110.9811 | $110.98 | $111.00 | $111.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.81 | $992.1933 | $992.20 | $992.20 | $992.20 | |