| 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 | $132.85 | 8.667% | $144.3641 | $144.36 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.33 | 7.486% | $116.4396 | $116.44 | $116.45 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.26 | 11.557% | $223.404 | $223.40 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.62 | 4.565% | $177.3632 | $177.36 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.35 | 13.388% | $266.8587 | $266.86 | $266.85 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.99 | 8.157% | $230.3636 | $230.36 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.33 | 6.483% | $211.1877 | $211.19 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,257.73 | $1,369.9809 | $1,369.97 | $1,369.95 | $1,370.10 | |