| 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 | $137.50 | 3.306% | $142.0458 | $142.05 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.96 | 4.600% | $170.4562 | $170.46 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.38 | 11.462% | $124.1464 | $124.15 | $124.15 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.73 | 5.276% | $20.771 | $20.77 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.71 | 10.708% | $253.2003 | $253.20 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.49 | 11.765% | $20.6653 | $20.67 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.61 | 4.415% | $113.4051 | $113.41 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.38 | $844.6901 | $844.71 | $844.65 | $844.70 | |