| 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 | $136.94 | 3.778% | $142.1136 | $142.11 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.85 | 5.447% | $256.078 | $256.08 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.59 | 11.325% | $189.9093 | $189.91 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.43 | 12.191% | $279.838 | $279.84 | $279.85 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.36 | 6.834% | $21.7514 | $21.75 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.69 | 11.831% | $231.1435 | $231.14 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.98 | 9.841% | $119.7047 | $119.70 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.84 | $1,240.5385 | $1,240.53 | $1,240.55 | $1,240.50 | |