| 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 | $140.89 | 4.636% | $147.4217 | $147.42 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.95 | 5.230% | $209.3551 | $209.36 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.97 | 13.127% | $89.3364 | $89.34 | $89.35 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.69 | 11.352% | $203.429 | $203.43 | $203.45 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.97 | 10.807% | $273.66 | $273.66 | $273.65 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.77 | 4.773% | $135.9639 | $135.96 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.98 | 3.268% | $203.4173 | $203.42 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.22 | $1,262.5834 | $1,262.59 | $1,262.55 | $1,262.60 | |