| 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 | $139.95 | 3.462% | $144.7951 | $144.80 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.96 | 6.383% | $142.5107 | $142.51 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.90 | 8.221% | $139.4969 | $139.50 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.92 | 8.596% | $130.2283 | $130.23 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.62 | 11.300% | $163.1881 | $163.19 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.41 | 6.168% | $146.9471 | $146.95 | $146.95 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.81 | 10.467% | $84.8497 | $84.85 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.57 | $952.0159 | $952.03 | $952.05 | $951.90 | |