| 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 | $125.46 | 11.856% | $140.3345 | $140.33 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.74 | 3.375% | $251.9662 | $251.97 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.62 | 4.128% | $143.301 | $143.30 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.79 | 3.499% | $135.3663 | $135.37 | $135.35 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.97 | 7.703% | $61.3584 | $61.36 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.37 | 4.697% | $47.501 | $47.50 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.89 | 5.706% | $117.2174 | $117.22 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.84 | $897.0448 | $897.05 | $897.00 | $897.10 | |