| 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 | $140.56 | 3.216% | $145.0804 | $145.08 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.28 | 4.780% | $108.2168 | $108.22 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.52 | 8.703% | $194.0566 | $194.06 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.29 | 9.813% | $274.851 | $274.85 | $274.85 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.38 | 12.479% | $16.1745 | $16.17 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.98 | 8.677% | $206.4646 | $206.46 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.58 | 4.551% | $256.7563 | $256.76 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.59 | $1,201.6002 | $1,201.60 | $1,201.55 | $1,201.80 | |