| 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 | $138.42 | 4.850% | $145.1334 | $145.13 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.74 | 3.251% | $242.3714 | $242.37 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.52 | 5.507% | $254.8205 | $254.82 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.99 | 12.664% | $88.9933 | $88.99 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.44 | 7.616% | $226.4671 | $226.47 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.28 | 8.189% | $104.1644 | $104.16 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.37 | 9.297% | $255.0664 | $255.07 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,233.76 | $1,317.0165 | $1,317.01 | $1,316.95 | $1,317.10 | |