| 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 | $140.93 | 3.450% | $145.7921 | $145.79 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.93 | 5.468% | $164.4563 | $164.46 | $164.45 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.71 | 6.203% | $77.2202 | $77.22 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.36 | 8.827% | $138.6021 | $138.60 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.32 | 9.664% | $213.0991 | $213.10 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.70 | 13.115% | $147.8413 | $147.84 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.87 | 13.764% | $189.838 | $189.84 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.82 | $1,076.8491 | $1,076.85 | $1,076.85 | $1,076.80 | |