| 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 | $140.57 | 5.265% | $147.971 | $147.97 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.99 | 11.284% | $147.9966 | $148.00 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.78 | 9.576% | $270.4117 | $270.41 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.90 | 3.722% | $161.7026 | $161.70 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.91 | 9.679% | $173.1941 | $173.19 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.50 | 4.273% | $149.6318 | $149.63 | $149.65 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.47 | 6.659% | $235.1511 | $235.15 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.12 | $1,286.0589 | $1,286.05 | $1,286.05 | $1,286.10 | |