| 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 | $142.88 | 3.465% | $147.8308 | $147.83 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.36 | 11.850% | $182.7182 | $182.72 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.74 | 12.498% | $130.2052 | $130.21 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.73 | 12.453% | $256.0892 | $256.09 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.67 | 3.200% | $67.7714 | $67.77 | $67.75 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.42 | 5.352% | $206.9324 | $206.93 | $206.95 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.82 | 9.368% | $251.3495 | $251.35 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.62 | $1,242.8967 | $1,242.90 | $1,242.90 | $1,242.80 | |