| 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 | $140.76 | 3.824% | $146.1427 | $146.14 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.64 | 3.415% | $178.5357 | $178.54 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.69 | 5.680% | $104.2956 | $104.30 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.49 | 9.102% | $210.0104 | $210.01 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.39 | 10.498% | $258.9963 | $259.00 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.25 | 12.421% | $32.8831 | $32.88 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.32 | 13.541% | $246.7473 | $246.75 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.54 | $1,177.6111 | $1,177.62 | $1,177.65 | $1,177.50 | |