| 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 | $134.85 | 5.385% | $142.1117 | $142.11 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.55 | 11.215% | $259.7426 | $259.74 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.30 | 9.821% | $172.7484 | $172.75 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.99 | 3.640% | $86.0108 | $86.01 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.83 | 8.138% | $207.4411 | $207.44 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.40 | 4.231% | $194.2866 | $194.29 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.95 | 13.650% | $178.3737 | $178.37 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.87 | $1,240.7149 | $1,240.71 | $1,240.70 | $1,240.60 | |